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The Ne'er-Do-Well (1923)

Disgusted with his spendthrift son, Kirk Anthony's father has Kirk shanghaied and taken to Panama, where he attracts the attention of Mrs. Edith Cortlandt. He subsequently falls in love with Chiquita, the daughter of a Panamanian general, gets a railroad job through Stephen Cortlandt and decides to make something of himself when he meets Allen Allan, a black mercenary. Stephen Cortlandt's death is blamed on Kirk until Edith produces a suicide note. He succeeds in his railroad position and returns to the United States with Chiquita to ask his father's forgiveness. A lost film.

  • Comedy

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Thomas MeighanThomas MeighanKirk Anthony
  • Photo of Lila LeeLila LeeChiquita
  • Photo of Gertrude AstorGertrude AstorEdith Cortlandt
  • Photo of John MilternJohn MilternStephen Cortlandt
  • Photo of Gus WeinbergGus WeinbergAndres Garavel
  • Photo of Sidney SmithSidney SmithRamón Alfarez (as Sid Smith)
  • Photo of George O'BrienGeorge O'BrienClifford
  • Photo of Jules CowlesJules CowlesAllen Allan
  • Photo of Larry WheatLarry WheatRunnels (as Laurance Wheat)
  • Photo of Cyril RingCyril Ring

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