The Broken Coin (1915)
A movie serial directed by Francis Ford.
Top billed cast
Grace CunardKitty Gray
Francis FordCount Frederick
Eddie PoloRolleaux
Harry SchummKing Michael II
Ernest ShieldsCount Sacchio
John FordSacchio's Accomplice (as Jack Ford)
W.C. CanfieldGorgas the Outlaw- Reece GardnerThe Apache (as Reese Gardner)
- Doc CranePawnbroker
Harry MannFrederick's Servant
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