The Dead Line

The Dead Line

1926 · 50 min · ★ 8.0 · Western

An old prospector, is found murdered and Sonora Slim is accused of the crime. The real killer is actually Silver Sam McGee.

Directed by Jack Nelson · Written by Barr Cross

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