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The Pointed Finger

  • 1917
  • Passed
  • 20m
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Walter Armstrong is released from prison and finds it impossible to secure work. As he renews his promise to his wife that henceforth he will travel the straight road they are interrupted by... Read allWalter Armstrong is released from prison and finds it impossible to secure work. As he renews his promise to his wife that henceforth he will travel the straight road they are interrupted by a call from Chug, a former cellmate, who tries to influence Armstrong to join him again. ... Read allWalter Armstrong is released from prison and finds it impossible to secure work. As he renews his promise to his wife that henceforth he will travel the straight road they are interrupted by a call from Chug, a former cellmate, who tries to influence Armstrong to join him again. Unable to persuade him, Chug leaves, and Armstrong, discovering an advertisement for a boo... Read all

  • Director
    • A.W. Rice
  • Writer
    • Archer MacMackin
  • Stars
    • George C. Pearce
    • Gretchen Lederer
    • Charles Hill Mailes
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    • Director
      • A.W. Rice
    • Writer
      • Archer MacMackin
    • Stars
      • George C. Pearce
      • Gretchen Lederer
      • Charles Hill Mailes
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    George C. Pearce
    George C. Pearce
    • Walter Armstrong
    • (as George Pearce)
    Gretchen Lederer
    Gretchen Lederer
    • Ruth Armstrong
    Charles Hill Mailes
    Charles Hill Mailes
    • Mr. Allison
    • (as Charles Mailes)
    Jessie Arnold
    Jessie Arnold
    • Mrs. Allison
    Walter Belasco
    • Horace Reeves
    • Director
      • A.W. Rice
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      • Archer MacMackin
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    • Release date
      • June 28, 1917 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • None
      • English
    • Production company
      • Universal Film Manufacturing Company
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      • 20m
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
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      • 1.33 : 1

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