Adam's Apple
1928 · 85 min · ★ 7.0 · Comedy
An American on his honeymoon in Paris, organises the kidnapping of his interfering mother-in-law.
Directed by Tim Whelan · Written by Tim Whelan
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Monty Banks Monty Adams - G Gillian Dean Ruth Appleby
- L Lena Halliday Mrs. Appleby
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Judy Kelly Vamp -
Colin Kenny Husband -
Dino Galvani Crook - H Hal Gordon Drunk
- C Charles O'Shaughnessy Official
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