The Severed Hand

A thrilling international intrigue shadowed with mystery and crime, but at the end love prevails.

1914•29m

CrimeDrama

The Severed Hand, a society of Italian criminals and blackmailers, swear to kill Danny Dawson, who has turned traitor.

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Cast

Cleo Madison

Nan Dawson

George Larkin

Dick Ralston

Edward Sloman

Frank Lanning

William V. Mong

Edwin Alexander

Danny Dawson - Nan's Father

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