The Iron Ring (film)

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The Iron Ring
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Directed by George Archainbaud
Written by Horace Hazeltine
Produced by William A. Brady
Starring
Cinematography Philip Hatkin
Production
company
Peerless Productions
Distributed by World Film
Release date
  • July 30, 1917 (1917-07-30)
Running time
5 reels
CountryUnited States
Languages

The Iron Ring is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by George Archainbaud and starring Edward Langford, Gerda Holmes and Arthur Ashley. It was shot at Fort Lee in New Jersey. [1]

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  1. Spehr p.188

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