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A Reckless Rover

A Reckless Rover

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A Reckless Rover

1918

0h 14m

5.4(8 votes)

Comedy

Overview

Chased from his apartment by a policeman, ne'er do-well Rastus Jones finds refuge in a Chinese laundry, where he wreaks slapstick havoc and has a memorable encounter with an improperly-filled opium pipe.

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Ebony Film Company

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Cast & crew

1 featured cast member

Starring

Sam Robinson

Rastus Jones

Creative team

Directed by: C.N. David
Produced by: J. Luther Pollard

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