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Half-a-Dollar Bill (1924)

1924-01-14 · 1h 0m · EN
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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.

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W.S. Van DykeDirectorAlfred A. CohnWriter

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Anna Q. NilssonAnna Q. NilssonThe Stranger - Mrs. WebberWilliam P. CarletonWilliam P. CarletonCapt. Duncan McTeagueRaymond HattonRaymond HattonNoodles - the CookMitchell LewisMitchell LewisPapeete JoeAlec B. FrancisAlec B. FrancisJudge NortonGeorge MacQuarrieGeorge MacQuarrieMartin WebberFrankie DarroFrankie DarroHalf-a-Dollar BillRosa GoreRosa GoreGossipCameo the DogCameo the DogCameo

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What is Half-a-Dollar Bill 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.

How long is Half-a-Dollar Bill?

Half-a-Dollar Bill has a runtime of 60 minutes.