The Call of the City

The Call of the City

1915 · 11 min · ★ 5.0

A naive young lady comes to the big city but is unfortunately befriended by a couple who probably are up to no good. However, she is unaware of this and accepts their offer to help. Soon, and completely out of the blue, another crook accosts them--and the two men struggle until one of them is killed.

Directed by Harry Beaumont · Written by Mark Swan

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