The Terror (1917)

7.0/10 50 min Crime Drama

Overview

Gunman Chuck Connelly is hired to silence the new district attorney who has been pounding the graft organizations. Chuck goes to the D. A.'s home to threaten him, but is taken off guard when his victim's little daughter leans trustfully on his knee and looks up at him with a smile. The D. A. ignores Chuck's warning, and the gang orders the gunman to execute him. Chuck breaks into the house, but sees the little girl again and is unable to complete his task. Instead, he seeks out his girl friend, Annie Mangan, a Salvation Army reformer, and swears to end his life of crime.

Cast

Jack Mulhall

Chuck Connelly

Virginia Lee

Annie Mangan

Noble Johnson

Mike Tregurtha

Jean Hersholt

Jimm, the Dope

Evelyn Selbie

Mrs. Connelly

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