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  • Over the Wire (1921)
  • 60 min | Drama
Over the Wire (1921)
60 min | Drama

Terry Dexter embezzles a large sum of money from his employer, John Grannan, and loses it in speculation, then tries to recover the money by gambling. His devoted sister Kathleen gives him securities to cover the loss, but Grannan refuses ...See moreTerry Dexter embezzles a large sum of money from his employer, John Grannan, and loses it in speculation, then tries to recover the money by gambling. His devoted sister Kathleen gives him securities to cover the loss, but Grannan refuses to accept them, hoping to teach Terry a lesson. The terror-stricken boy commits suicide, and Kathleen vows revenge on the employer. With the aid of James Twyford she becomes Grannan's secretary and persuades him to marry her, and after revealing her motive she elopes with Twyford, but Grannan defeats their plans. When Twyford tries to kill Grannan, he is foiled by Kathleen, who realizes her wrong and admits that she now loves her husband. Written by AFI See less
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Allen G. Siegler (as Allan Siegler)
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Updated Jul 18, 1921

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Jul 18, 1921 (United States)

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4 cast members
Name Known for
Alice Lake
Kathleen Dexter Kathleen Dexter   See fewer
Alan Roscoe
John Grannan (as Al Roscoe) John Grannan (as Al Roscoe)   See fewer
George Stewart
Terry Dexter Terry Dexter   See fewer
Alan Hale
James Twyford James Twyford   See fewer
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