The Down Grade

The Down Grade

1927•50m

Action

Ted Lanning works for his father's railroad company. He is demoted to a manual labor position on a dangerous mountain section of the track known as the "down grade". Ted must prove his worth while dealing with a gang of hijackers and competing for the affection of Molly Crane.

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Production

Gotham Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

William Fairbanks

Ted Lanning

Alice Calhoun

Alice Calhoun

Molly Crane

Charles K. French

Charles K. French

Mr. Lanning

Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams

Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams

Ed Holden

Jimmy Aubrey

Jimmy Aubrey

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