Black Diamonds (1940)
A reporter on a visit to his hometown hears of dangerous conditions at the local coal mine, and proceeds to investigate.
Top billed cast
Richard ArlenWalter Norton
Andy DevineTolliver Higgenbotham
Kathryn AdamsLinda Connor
Paul FixMatthews
Mary TreenNina Norton
Cliff ClarkArchie Connor
Pat FlahertyJohnson
Maude AllenMom Norton
James C. MortonJoseph Aloysius Stacey (as James Norton)
Tom ChattertonDr. Lukas
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