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Unlucky Luke

Apr 28, 1916

0h 20m

★ 10.0

Overview

Luke Drummond, popularly known as "Unlucky Luke," and Seth Powers, his friend and chum, have a mock quarrel over a new school teacher as to who saw her first. They roll in the dirt to the disgust of the lady herself, who witnesses the bout, though she does not know the cause. Luke and Seth, in common with many other citizens, are unsettled by the charm and grace of the new teacher. The two young men vie with each other as to which shall escort her home from school, leading to humorous situations.

Genres

Comedy

Western

Production Companies

American Film Manufacturing Company

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Cast

Luke Drummond

Frank Borzage

Lucy Manners

Ann Little

Seth Powers

Jack Richardson

Ezra Smead

John Gough

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