Bill Henry

Bill Henry

Bill Henry

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Bill Henry

""Bill unexpectedly fought the town skinflint to defend a crying girl in a fast-paced, heartwarming film starring Charles Ray.""

1919

0h 50m

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Comedy

Overview

Bill Henry Jenkins is a country boy on the lookout for a good career. He faces numerous obstacles, including losing his sales job when his bicycle is lost. A bigtime poker game turns out to be the key to Bill Henry's success.

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8 members

Acting

Charles Ray

Bill Henry Jenkins

Charles Ray

Acting

Edith Roberts

Lela Mason

Edith Roberts

Acting

William A. Carroll

Burton Rogers

William A. Carroll

Acting

Bert Woodruff

Uncle Chet Jenkins

Bert Woodruff

Acting

Jennie Lee

Aunt Martha Jenkins

Jennie Lee

Acting

Walter Perkins

E.J. Burroughs

Walter Perkins

Acting

Walter Hiers

Salesman

Walter Hiers

Acting

Frederick Moore

Salesman

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