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The Show Down

  • 1917
  • 50m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
13
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The Show Down (1917)
Drama

Inconsiderate millionaire John Benson, philanthropist Oliver North, courageous Langdon Crane, wealthy idler Robert Curtis, and Lydia Benson are among the passengers on an ocean liner that is... Read allInconsiderate millionaire John Benson, philanthropist Oliver North, courageous Langdon Crane, wealthy idler Robert Curtis, and Lydia Benson are among the passengers on an ocean liner that is sunk by a German submarine. Carried away by the currents to a tropical island, the castaw... Read allInconsiderate millionaire John Benson, philanthropist Oliver North, courageous Langdon Crane, wealthy idler Robert Curtis, and Lydia Benson are among the passengers on an ocean liner that is sunk by a German submarine. Carried away by the currents to a tropical island, the castaways endure hardships which bring out their true natures. Benson becomes kind and considera... Read all

  • Director
    • Lynn Reynolds
  • Writers
    • Waldemar Young
    • Lynn Reynolds
  • Stars
    • Myrtle Gonzalez
    • George Hernandez
    • Arthur Hoyt
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    13
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    • Director
      • Lynn Reynolds
    • Writers
      • Waldemar Young
      • Lynn Reynolds
    • Stars
      • Myrtle Gonzalez
      • George Hernandez
      • Arthur Hoyt
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Myrtle Gonzalez
    Myrtle Gonzalez
    • Lydia Benson
    George Hernandez
    • John Benson
    Arthur Hoyt
    Arthur Hoyt
    • Oliver North
    George Chesebro
    George Chesebro
    • Robert Curtis
    • (as George Chesbro)
    Edward Cecil
    • Langdon Curtis
    Jean Hersholt
    Jean Hersholt
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    • Director
      • Lynn Reynolds
    • Writers
      • Waldemar Young
      • Lynn Reynolds
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    • Release date
      • August 13, 1917 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • None
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Back to the Primitive
    • Filming locations
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Universal Film Manufacturing Company
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    • Runtime
      • 50m
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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