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Shackles of Gold

Shackles of Gold

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Shackles of Gold

1922

1h 0m

3.3(3 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

Gibbs is a laborer at the docks who, through his hard work and good judgment, becomes a millionaire on Wall Street. He becomes acquainted with the Van Dusens, who have lost their fortune. Mrs. Van Dusen pushes her daughter Marie into a loveless marriage with Gibbs so that the family can retain its social standing. Gibbs realizes, however, that his money cannot buy his wife's affection.

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Fox Film Corporation

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Cast & crew

8 featured cast members

Starring

William Farnum

William Farnum

John Gibbs

Alfred Loring

Charles Van Dusen (as Al Loring)

Marie Shotwell

Marie Shotwell

Mrs. Charles Van Dusen

Myrta Bonillas

Marie Van Duser

Wallace Ray

Harry Van Duser

Carlton Griffin

Carlton Griffin

Donald Valentine (as C. Elliott Griffin)

Ellen Burford

Elsie Chandler (as Ellen Cassity)

Henry Carvill

William Hoyt

Creative team

Directed by: Herbert Brenon
Written by: Paul Sloane

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