The Stranger

The Stranger

The Stranger

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The Stranger

1924

1h 10m

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Drama

Overview

"The Stranger," an outcast who works in a saloon frequented by Peggy Bowlin, a poor girl suffering through hard times. She finds romance with Larry Darrant and her life begins to improve. They make plans to wed and leave England, but when a convict assaults Peggy, Larry gets involved and accidentally kills him. The Stranger is arrested for the murder, but he refuses to declare his innocence because he doesn't want to destroy Peggy's happiness.

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Paramount Pictures

Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

Betty Compson

Peggy Bowlin

Betty Compson

Acting

Richard Dix

Larry Darrant

Richard Dix

Acting

Lewis Stone

Keith Darrant

Lewis Stone

Acting

Tully Marshall

The Stranger

Tully Marshall

Acting

Robert Schable

Jim Walenn

Robert Schable

Acting

Mary Jane Irving

Maizie Darrant

Mary Jane Irving

Acting

Frank Nelson

Jackal / Bill Cutts

Frank Nelson

Acting

Marian Skinner

Landlady

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