A Wide Open Town

Story

Synopsis

Billy Clifford, who has served a sentence in reform school for devoted friend Talbot, later in life becomes a successful gambler. He meets and falls in love with Helen Morely, daughter of the mayor. His partner, advised that the mayor intends to raid his establishment, kidnaps Helen and holds her prisoner as security against the raid.

Director

Ralph Ince

Writers

Edward J. Montagne, Earle Mitchell

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

19 February 1922

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Conway Tearle

  Billy Clifford

• 

  Faire Binney

  Helen Morely

• James Seeley

  Mayor Morely

• Harry Tighe

  Tug Wilson

• Claude Brooks

  Fred Tatum

• 

  Ned Sparks

  Si Ryan

• Danny Hayes

  Rufe Nimbo

• John P. Wade

  Gov. Talbot

• Alice May

  Mrs. Tatum

• 

  Bobby Connelly

  Gov. Talbot as a Boy

• Jerry Devine

  Billy Clifford as a Boy