"Another Sensational Success from the Screen's Master Character Actor!"

1934

1h 12m

7.3(4 votes)

Drama

Overview

John Dawson loses control of his factory when he is crippled in an accident caused by a rival. Destitute, he travels the country organizing the homeless to help him regain control of his steel mill.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Lionel Atwill

John 'Flint' Dawson aka John Daniels

Betty Furness

Joyce Dawson

Henry B. Walthall

Marchant the Blind Man

Jameson Thomas

James 'Jim' Marley

James Bush

Lee Marley, Jim's Son

Astrid Allwyn

Mrs. Vivian Dawson

George 'Gabby' Hayes

Joe Wilson

Stephen Gross

Scott Taggart

Lee Phelps

Joe Swanson

Clinton Lyle

Mike The Mute

Creative team

Directed by: Phil Rosen
Written by: Tristram Tupper
Produced by: William T. Lackey

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