Pals First

Pals First

1926 · 70 min · ★ 7.0 · Crime, Drama, Romance

Richard Castleman, master of Winnecrest Hall in Louisiana, goes on a sea voyage recommended by his cousin and physician, Harry Chilton, who thereupon begins romancing Castleman's fiancée, Jeanne Lamont. When word arrives of Castleman's death, Chilton prepares to usurp the fortune and property of the dead man. Danny Rowland, who is found wounded by two wandering crooks, Dominie and The Squirrel, opportunely arrives at the estate seeking food and rest; and because of his resemblance to Castleman, he is welcomed as the master. Dominie is introduced as an English cleric and The Squirrel as an Italian count, while Danny falls in love with Jeanne, who believes him to be her fiancé. Chilton, however, suspects the trio and finally unmasks them. It then develops that Danny actually is Castleman, who had decided to reform the two men who befriended him and to expose the dishonesty of his cousin.

Directed by Edwin Carewe · Written by Olga Printzlau

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Lloyd Hughes Richard Castleman / Danny Rowland
Dolores del Río Jeanne Lamont
Alec B. Francis Dominie
George Cooper The Squirrel
Edward Earle Dr. Harry Chilton
Alice Belcher Charley Anderson
Hamilton Morse Judge Lamont
George H. Reed Uncle Alex
Alice Nichols Aunt Caroline

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