Daring Deeds

1927•59m

Comedy

William Gordon, Jr. is the rebellious heir to a million dollar airplane business. He leaves home in search of adventure, and falls in love with Helen, the daughter of an eccentric, destitute inventor. William enters an air race using a souped-up plane.

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Duke Worne Productions

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Status

Released

Release Date

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Region US · Lang EN

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Cast

Billy Sullivan

William Gordon Jr

Molly Malone

Helen Courtney

Earl Metcalfe

Rance Sheldon

Thomas G. Lingham

William Gordon Sr.

Bob Walker

Walter Sarles

Lafe McKee

John Courtney

Milburn Morante

'Smudge' Rafferty

Robert Littlefield

Mysterious Stranger

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