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A priest relates the tale of his friend, a WWI veteran, to the Post-War Planning Committee. Unable to get a job upon his return from the war, he puts off his marriage and works for a bootlegger. He is forced to take a rap for his boss, goes to prison, and forms a gang.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

67 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

12 October 1944

Country

United States of America

Cast

Don 'Red' Barry

Don 'Red' Barry

Eddie Ballinger (as Donald Barry)

Ruth Terry

Ruth Terry

Lola

Lynne Roberts

Lynne Roberts

Lucy Manners

Alexander Granach

Alexander Granach

Tim Oberta

Emma Dunn

Emma Dunn

Mary Ballinger

John Litel

John Litel

Father Jim Donnelly

George E. Stone

George E. Stone

Pete

Jonathan Hale

Jonathan Hale

Senator Henry

Ray Walker

Ray Walker

Russ

Joe Devlin

Joe Devlin

Nicky Piastro

Matt McHugh

Matt McHugh

Happy

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