Duped (film)

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Duped
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Directed by J.P. McGowan
Written by John B. Clymer
Produced by Jesse J. Goldburg
Starring William Desmond
Helen Holmes
Dorothea Wolbert
Production
company
Independent Pictures
Distributed byIndependent Pictures
Butcher's Film Service (UK)
Release date
April 1, 1925
Running time
50 minutes
CountryUnited States
Languages Silent
English intertitles

Duped is a 1925 American silent Western film directed by J.P. McGowan and starring William Desmond,Helen Holmes and Dorothea Wolbert. [1] [2] It was released in Britain the following year under the alternative title of Steel and Gold.

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Synopsis

A Wall Street investor heads west to California when he discovers that a gold mine he has backed is in danger of being lost due to the corruption of his foreman. Once there he falls in love with Dolores Verdiego and with her assistance he recovers control over his mine.

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References

  1. Connelly p.343
  2. Munden, p. 207.

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