The Ancient Highway

Nov 8, 1925

1h 0m

★ 6.0

A Story of Stirring Adventure In The North Woods and The Quaint Regions of Quebec.

Overview

When not cutting down trees and shouting "TIMMMM-BERRRRR!", Jack Holt has to deal with someone who's sabotaging the camp. The miscreant turns out to be the odious Montagu Love, whom Holt dispenses with in a climactic fisticuffs session. Billie Dove provides the toothsome romantic interest.

Genres

Adventure

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

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Cast

Cliff Brant

Jack Holt

Antoinette St. Ives

Billie Dove

Ivan Hurd

Montagu Love

Gaspard St. Ives

Stanley Taylor

John Denis

Lloyd Whitlock

Ambrose

William A. Carroll

Angel Fanchon

Marjorie Bonner

George Bolden

Christian J. Frank

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