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James Fairfax, editor of the scandalous Morning Argus, stops at nothing for a juicy story, much to the disdain of his staff—especially reporter Dolly Clare.
Top billed cast
Louise LovelyDolly Clare
Lon ChaneyDan Fisher
Marjorie EllisonAlice Fairfax
Hayward MackJames Fairfax
Mae GastonHelen- Millard K. WilsonPhilip Ainsworth
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