The Ancient Highway

The Ancient Highway

A Story of Stirring Adventure In The North Woods and The Quaint Regions of Quebec.

1925 · 60 min · ★ 6.5 · Adventure

When not cutting down trees and shouting "TIMMMM-BERRRRR!", Jack Holt has to deal with someone who's sabotaging the camp. The miscreant turns out to be the odious Montagu Love, whom Holt dispenses with in a climactic fisticuffs session. Billie Dove provides the toothsome romantic interest.

Directed by Irvin Willat · Written by Eve Unsell

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Jack Holt Cliff Brant
Billie Dove Antoinette St. Ives
Montagu Love Ivan Hurd
Stanley Taylor Gaspard St. Ives
Lloyd Whitlock John Denis
William A. Carroll Ambrose
Marjorie Bonner Angel Fanchon
Christian J. Frank George Bolden

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