Brothers Divided

Brothers Divided

1919 · 50 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama

Convict Tom King is pardoned from a life sentence when he courageously helps other prisoners during a fire. He then goes to live with his brother Matthew, the hated mill owner in a depressed town, and his own son Max, who was brought up by Matthew to believe his father was dead.

Directed by Frank Keenan · Written by Gertrude Andrews

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