Fine Feathers

Jun 20, 1921

0h 50m

★ 0.0

One of the most dramatic tage successes of recent times...

Overview

Bob Reynolds, a construction engineer, is constructing a dam. Finding himself in financial trouble, he is persuaded by John Brand to use a cheaper--but far inferior--cement to replace the cement he's been using. Brand, who is determined to ruin Reynolds, then talks him into buying worthless stock. Finding himself in desperate straits, Reynolds forges a check using Brand's name. Unfortunately the finished dam breaks and many people are killed. Under suspicion by the authorities, Reynolds desperate searches for a way out of his worsening situation.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Metro Pictures Corporation

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Cast

Jane Reynolds

Claire Whitney

Bob Reynolds

Eugene Pallette

Dick Meade

Thomas W. Ross

John Brand

Warburton Gamble

Mrs. Brand

June Elvidge

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