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Morganson's Finish

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Morganson's Finish

1926

0h 50m

9.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

Morganson's Finish was inspired by the Jack London story of the same name. The hero, Dick Gilbert is in love with wealthy Barbara Wesley but he is disgraced in her eyes through the underhanded machinations of his rival Dan Morganson.

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6 featured cast members

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Anita Stewart

Anita Stewart

Barbara Wesley

Mahlon Hamilton

Mahlon Hamilton

Dan Morganson

Victor Potel

Victor Potel

Ole Jensen

Crauford Kent

Crauford Kent

G.T. Williams

Rose Tapley

Rose Tapley

Doctor's Wife

Johnnie Walker

Johnnie Walker

Dick Gilbert

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Directed by: Fred Windemere

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