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Top billed cast

  • Photo of John NesbittJohn NesbittNarrator (voice)
  • Photo of Barbara BedfordBarbara BedfordNurse (uncredited)
  • Photo of Margaret BertMargaret BertMrs. Schulte (uncredited)
  • Photo of Robert BlakeRobert BlakeSchulte Child (uncredited)
  • Photo of Naomi ChildersNaomi ChildersWindow Shopper (uncredited)
  • Photo of Mark DanielsMark DanielsEngineer (uncredited)
  • Photo of Robert HomansRobert HomansLighthouse Keeper (uncredited)
  • Photo of Milton KibbeeMilton KibbeeNews Vendor Rod Meakin (uncredited)
  • Photo of May McAvoyMay McAvoyWindow Shopper (uncredited)

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