Men of Action

Jul 13, 1935

1h 1m

★ 5.0

Overview

A villainous banker and his hired saboteurs attempt to thwart construction of Sweetwater Dam.

Genres

Romance

Action

Drama

Production Companies

Conn Pictures Corporation

Men of Action Trailers

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Cast

Johnny Morgan

Frankie Darro

Jim Denton

LeRoy Mason

Ann Evans

Barbara Worth

Thorenson

Fred Kohler

Jefferson

Edwin Maxwell

Lilly

Gloria Shea

Mr. Evans

Arthur Hoyt

Speedy

Syd Saylor

Mr. Morgan

John Ince

Construction Worker

Hank Bell

Construction Worker

Ben Corbett

Mounted Policeman

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