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Half-a-Dollar Bill (1924): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1924 · Film · ★ 10

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Released in 1924, Half-a-Dollar Bill is a drama film directed by W.S. Van Dyke, running about 60 minutes.

What it’s about. Captain Duncan McTeague, ashore in Southport, finds a deserted baby boy with a note and half of a dollar bill pinned to its clothing. The note states that the mother hopes some day to return and identify the child with the other half of the dollar bill. McTeague raises the child. When he is four years old, the captain discharges his mate Martin Webber, who seeks revenge by kidnapping the boy.

Who’s in it. Half-a-Dollar Bill stars Anna Q. Nilsson as The Stranger - Mrs. Webber, William P. Carleton as Capt. Duncan McTeague, Raymond Hatton as Noodles - the Cook and Mitchell Lewis as Papeete Joe, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Half-a-Dollar Bill sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Half-a-Dollar Bill page.

If you liked it. Fans of Half-a-Dollar Bill tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

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Where can I watch Half-a-Dollar Bill (1924)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Half-a-Dollar Bill change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Half-a-Dollar Bill worth watching?
Half-a-Dollar Bill holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Half-a-Dollar Bill?
Half-a-Dollar Bill stars Anna Q. Nilsson, William P. Carleton, Raymond Hatton, Mitchell Lewis and Alec B. Francis.
When was Half-a-Dollar Bill released?
Half-a-Dollar Bill was released in 1924, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.