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Overview

Johnny Carroll joins a gang of thieves and is arrested by Detective McQuade for picking Judge Kerrigan's pocket. However, the judge remembers Johnny from his hometown of Meadville, and persuades him to reform. The young man returns home, takes a job in a grocery store, and renews his romance with Betty Bedford. Later, Johnny's former gang arrive in town and again try to recruit him. They induce him to crack the safe in Mr. Bedford's store, threatening to reveal his criminal past if he refuses. Upon opening the safe, Johnny refuses to be a party to the crime and fights the gang. Betty hears the commotion and returns with help. After the thieves are captured, Johnny and Betty are married.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

August 14, 1921

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Fox Film Corporation

Cast

Nanine Wright,Al Fremont,Jack Brammall,Hayward Mack,Harry Todd,Wilbur Higby,Johnnie Walker,Edna Murphy,Laura La Plante

Director

William K. Howard

Writer

John Stone

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0012569