Our Dare-Devil Chief

Our Dare-Devil Chief

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Our Dare-Devil Chief

1915

0h 27m

5.5(2 votes)

Comedy

Overview

A gang of thieves continually threaten or attempt to kill the Mayor, always setting up the bumbling Chief of Police as the culprit. The Chief's very friendly relationship with the Mayor's wife doesn't help. When the Mayor's valuables are stolen the Chief is given a chance to redeem himself.

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Cast & Crew

5 members

Acting

Ford Sterling

The Chief of Police

Ford Sterling

Acting

Harry Bernard

The Mayor

Harry Bernard

Acting

Minta Durfee

The Mayor's Wife

Minta Durfee

Directing

Edward F. Cline

Gang Leader

Edward F. Cline

Acting

Al St. John

Gang Leader's Accomplice

Al St. John

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