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Roman Candles

Father Sends Him to South America to Sell Fireworks! He Does Sell! Fun and Excitement of Revolts!

1922•50m
RomanceComedyDrama

Sent by his fireworks manufacturer father to South America to peddle the pyrotechnics, John Arnold, Jr., has his last chance to make good. He finds in Santa Maria a just-completed revolution, the celebration for which provides a ready market for his products. Adventure beckons him further, however, when John falls in love with Zorra Gamorra, the daughter of the deposed president. With the aid of his fireworks, John engineers another revolution that re-installs Zorra's father in the presidency. The celebration that follows requires a large order of fireworks from Arnold, Sr. - thus reinstating Arnold, Jr., in his father's good graces.

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Production

Cinart Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

J. Frank Glendon

J. Frank Glendon

John Arnold Jr.

Edward Kimball

Edward Kimball

John Arnold Sr.

Sidney D'Albrook

Sidney D'Albrook

The Secret Service Chief

Phalba Morgan

Señorita Zorra Gamorra

Hector V. Sarno

The President

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