The Fire Flingers

The Fire Flingers

The strange story of a man down and out who redeemed himself. Gripping, Thrilling and Pulse Strickening.

NR 1919 · 60 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama, Thriller

A poor man assumes the identity of a wealthy look-alike after accidentally killing him; his wife prefers the new, non-abusive version and falls in love him.

Directed by Rupert Julian · Written by Waldemar Young

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