The Fatal Mistake

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The Fatal Mistake
Directed by Scott R. Dunlap
Written by Wilfred Lucas
Produced by Harry Cohn
Starring
Cinematography Allen Q. Thompson
Production
company
Distributed byColumbia Pictures
Release date
  • September 1, 1924 (1924-09-01)
Running time
50 minutes
CountryUnited States
Languages

The Fatal Mistake is a 1924 American silent crime film directed by Scott R. Dunlap and starring William Fairbanks, Eva Novak and Wilfred Lucas. [1]

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Synopsis

A sacked newspaper reporter and a policewoman join forces to battle a gang of criminals.

Cast

Preservation and status

An incomplete copy is held at the Library of Congress. [2]

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References

  1. Dick p.232
  2. "The Fatal Mistake [motion picture]". American Silent Feature Film Survival Database. Retrieved October 10, 2023.

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