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A Desperate Adventure (1924)

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Runtime : 0M

Director : J.P. McGowan

Synopsis

A Desperate Adventure is a 1924 silent film western directed by J. P. McGowan and starring Franklyn Farnum.

Actors

Franklyn Farnum
Franklyn Farnum
Marie Walcamp
Marie Walcamp
Priscilla Bonner
Priscilla Bonner

Crews

J.P. McGowan
J.P. McGowan
Director
James Ormont
James Ormont
Writer
Walter L. Griffin
Walter L. Griffin
Director of Photography

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