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A Knight of the Road

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A Knight of the Road

1911

0h 18m

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Comedy

Overview

A tramp overhears a rancher's plans to go to town for the ranch's payroll. He tries to enlist another loafer (the Knight) to help with a robbery. Instead, the Knight helps thwart the robbery.

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10 featured cast members

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Dell Henderson

Dell Henderson

The Hobo

George Nichols

George Nichols

The Rancher

Dorothy West

Dorothy West

The Rancher's Daughter

Florence La Badie

Florence La Badie

In Kitchen

Edward Dillon

Edward Dillon

The Hobo's Friend

Kate Toncray

Kate Toncray

1st Servant

Kate Bruce

Kate Bruce

2nd Servant

Francis J. Grandon

Francis J. Grandon

A Dishonest Tramp

Henry Lehrman

Henry Lehrman

A Dishonest Tramp

Jeanie Macpherson

Jeanie Macpherson

In Kitchen

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Directed by: D.W. Griffith
Written by: Dell Henderson

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