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How Callahan Cleaned Up Little Hell

How Callahan Cleaned Up Little Hell

A three-reel story of politics and the police in which I.K. Fredman shows familiarity with his subject and the ability to weave it into a convincing drama.

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Drama

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When Jimmie Collins, a pickpocket, is arrested and brought before Captain Callahan of the Tenth, he is surprised because he is lodged in a cell. Jimmie claims acquaintanceship with Bill McFarlin, a corrupt political boss, and he sneers at Captain Callahan when he is ordered to be placed behind the cell bars.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

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Rating

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Release Date

03 June 1915

Country

United States of America

Cast

Tom Santschi

Tom Santschi

John Callahan

Lafe McKee

Lafe McKee

Jim McFarlin

Harold Howard

Harold Howard

Jimmie Collins

Richard L'Estrange

Richard L'Estrange

Tom Gourley

Ralph McComas

Ralph McComas

Jim O'Neil

Marion Warner

Marion Warner

Mary Callahan

Gordona Bennet

Gordona Bennet

Mrs. Callahan

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