Kaintucky Bill

Kaintucky Bill

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Kaintucky Bill

1914

0h 12m

8.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

The old sheriff dies. In jest, the mountaineers nominate Kaintucky Bill, the worst moonshiner in the state, for the office. Considering it a huge joke, Kaintucky Bill takes the oath of office.

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4 featured cast members

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J.P. McGowan

J.P. McGowan

Kaintucky Bill - a Moonshiner

George A. Williams

George A. Williams

Zeb Plunkett

Helen Holmes

Helen Holmes

Mary Plunkett - Zeb's Daughter

Jack Hoxie

Jack Hoxie

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Directed by: J.P. McGowan
Written by: Benjamin Barondess
Michael Potter

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