Passing Through(1921)
Thrills! Fun! Action!
Passing Through is a 1921 American silent comedy drama film, directed by William A. Seiter and written by Agnes Christine Johnston, and Joseph F. Poland.
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Billy Barton
Mary Spivins
James Spivins
Hezikah Briggs
Henry Kingston
Louise Kingston
Fred Kingston
Mother Harkins
Silas Harkins
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Passing Through is a 1921 American silent comedy drama film, directed by William A. Seiter and written by Agnes Christine Johnston, and Joseph F. Poland.
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1921-08-14
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