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22 September 1928 (USA) morePlot:
After killing her treacherous step-father, a girl tries to escape the country with a young vagabond... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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Begging your attention... moreCast
(Complete credited cast) | Wallace Beery | ... | Oklahoma Red |
 | Louise Brooks | ... | The Girl (Nancy) |
 | Richard Arlen | ... | The Boy (Jim) |
 | Bob Perry | ... | The Arkansaw Snake (as Robert Perry) |
| Blue Washington | ... | Black Mose (as Edgar Washington) |
| Roscoe Karns | ... | Lame Hoppy |
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1.33 : 1 moreFilming Locations:
San Diego, California, USAFun Stuff
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To give the film authenticity, actual hobos - homeless, unemployed men - were employed as extras during the production. moreFAQ
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A really great film. Great action scenes, and yet there are a lot of subtle scenes with nuanced acting. The social themes - child abuse, the desperation of the poor - are quite as relevant today, and make it easy to relate to, especially with the fine acting of Arlen and Brooks. Although the tone is serious, the scenes with Beery introduce an element of broad comedy. Also progressive for its time by having a black character as a respected equal of the others.
The print is in fairly good condition, so this movie would probably gain wider appreciation if someone would write accompanying music specially for it.