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1928

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Overview

A shell-shocked black soldier is cared for by a miner and his daughter when he wanders into their camp, and makes a fresh start in life with the aid of the American Legion.

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Clarence Brooks

Soldier

Clarence Brooks

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George H. Reed

Miner

George H. Reed

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Virgil Owens

Villain

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Rosalie Lincoln

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Floyd Shackelford

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Floyd Shackelford

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Clarence Williams

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Clarence Williams

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