His Last Dollar

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His Last Dollar
Directed by Frank Powell
Screenplay byDavid Higgins
Produced by Daniel Frohman
StarringDavid Higgins
Betty Gray
Hal Clarendon
Edgar L. Davenport
Wellington A. Playter
Jack Pickford
Production
company
Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Release date
  • October 29, 1914 (1914-10-29)
Running time
50 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

His Last Dollar is a lost [1] 1914 American comedy silent film directed by Frank Powell and written by David Higgins. The film stars David Higgins, Betty Gray, Hal Clarendon, Edgar L. Davenport, Wellington A. Playter and Jack Pickford. The film was released on October 29, 1914, by Paramount Pictures. [2] [3]

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References

  1. The Library of Congress/FIAF American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog:His Last Dollar
  2. Hal Erickson (2014). "His-Last-Dollar - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes - NYTimes.com". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times . Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on 19 December 2014. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
  3. "His Last Dollar (1914) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved 19 December 2014.