
The Son of His Father
1917-10-22 · 50 min · Not rated
A young man with little ambition is given an opportunity to set himself up in business by means of financial support from his father. But the young man becomes involved in a shady railroad deal which threatens to destroy his own father.
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- Directors
- Victor Schertzinger
- Production companies
- Thomas H. Ince Corporation
- Countries
- United States of America
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- Released
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Charles RayGordon Carbhoy
Vola ValeHazel Mallinsbee
Robert McKimDavid Slosson
George NicholsSilas Mallinsbee
Charles K. FrenchJames Carbhoy
J.P. LockneyPeter McSwain
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