The Brute

The Brute

The Brute

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The Brute

1920

1h 10m

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Drama

Overview

The brute is a gambler, boxing manager and underworld boss who mistreats a young woman. She is forced into marriage with him for money after her original fiance is thought dead. When that man returns, he attempts to rescue her.

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Evelyn Preer

Mildred Carrison

Evelyn Preer

Acting

A.B. DeComathiere

'Bull' Magee

A.B. DeComathiere

Acting

Sam Langford

'Tug' Wilson

Sam Langford

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Susie Sutton

Aunt Clara

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Lawrence Chenault

Herbert Lanyon

Lawrence Chenault

Acting

Laura Bowman

Mrs. Carrison

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Mattie Edwards

A Guest in 'The Hole'

Mattie Edwards

Acting

Flo Clements

Irene Lanyon (as Foy Clements)

Flo Clements

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E.G. Tatum

Unknown Role

E.G. Tatum

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Mattie Wilkes

Unknown Role

Mattie Wilkes

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