Absent

1928

10.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

A shell-shocked black soldier is cared for by a miner and his daughter when he wanders into their camp, and makes a fresh start in life with the aid of the American Legion.

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6 members

Acting

Clarence Brooks

Soldier

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George H. Reed

Miner

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Virgil Owens

Villain

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Rosalie Lincoln

Unknown Role

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Floyd Shackelford

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Clarence Williams

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