Lights of New York
The first "All Talking" picture
NR 1928 · 57 min · ★ 5.4 · Crime, Drama
Eddie is conned into fronting a speakeasy for a local gangster who intends to frame him for the murder of a cop.
Directed by Bryan Foy · Written by Hugh Herbert
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Helene Costello Kitty Lewis -
Cullen Landis Eddie Morgan -
Mary Carr Mrs. Morgan -
Wheeler Oakman Hawk Miller -
Gladys Brockwell Molly Thompson -
Robert Elliott Detective Crosby -
Eugene Pallette Gene -
Tom Dugan Sam -
Tom McGuire Collins -
Walter Percival Jake Jackson -
Guy D'Ennery Tommy (as Guy Dennery) - J Jere Delaney Dan Dickson
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