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The Great Accident (1920)

1920-06-04 · 1h 0m · EN
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Winthrop Chase is running for mayor on the prohibition ticket in a town where his irresponsible son Wint is infamous for his drunken sprees. Wint is in love with Joan Caretall, whose father Amos is a big political boss. Amos fears Winthrop's power and decides to stalemate him by substituting Wint's name on the ballot for that of his father. The morning after the election, Wint awakens from a drunken stupor and finds himself the mayor.

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Harry BeaumontDirector

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Tom MooreTom MooreWint ChaseJane NovakJane NovakJoan CaretallAndrew RobsonAndrew RobsonWinthrop ChaseWillard LouisWillard LouisAmos CaretallLillian LangdonLillian LangdonMrs. Winthrop ChaseOtto HoffmanOtto HoffmanV.R. KiteAnn ForrestAnn ForrestHetty MorfeePhilo McCulloughPhilo McCulloughJack RouttEdward McWadeEdward McWadeWilliamsMaurice 'Lefty' FlynnMaurice 'Lefty' FlynnSam O'BrienRoy LaidlawRoy LaidlawPeter GergeuDon BaileyDon BaileySheriff

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What is The Great Accident about?

Winthrop Chase is running for mayor on the prohibition ticket in a town where his irresponsible son Wint is infamous for his drunken sprees. Wint is in love with Joan Caretall, whose father Amos is a big political boss. Amos fears Winthrop's power and decides to stalemate him by substituting Wint's name on the ballot for that of his father. The morning after the election, Wint awakens from a drunken stupor and finds himself the mayor.

How long is The Great Accident?

The Great Accident has a runtime of 60 minutes.