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When Seconds Count

1927 50 minutes

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Following a rift with his wealthy father, Billy Mathewson, a young Broadway wastrel, escapes with his friend, Dizzy Durby, to the small town of Salino, where his father's company is building a dam. However, a crooked foreman is engaged in making himself rich at the expense of his employer and the villagers. However, Billy defeats the villain, and also wins Elinor, the daughter of a prominent local resident.

Released

1st April 1927

99 years ago

Runtime

50 minutes

Finishes at 1:24pm

Directed by

Oscar Apfel

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Written by

Suzanne Avery

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