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The Lords of High Decision

The Lords of High Decision

1916•50m
Drama

Even though he disapproves of the harshness with which his father, the Colonel, treats his employees, Wayne Craighill joins the old man's mining business. Adding to the strain between father and son, Wayne soon falls in love with Jean, the daughter of a small mine owner whom the Colonel wants to put out of business.

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Production

Universal Film Manufacturing Company

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Joseph W. Girard

Joseph W. Girard

Colonel Craighill

William Welsh

William Welsh

Walsh

Joseph Daly

Joseph Daly

Gregory

Marguerite Skirvin

Marguerite Skirvin

Jean

Cyril Scott

Wayne Craighill

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