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The Musketeers of Pig Alley

1912·US
Director: D.W. Griffith
CrimeDrama
Spotlight: Lillian Gish

A man recognizes the thief who had previously robbed him as one of the men involved in an unrelated mob shootout.

A man recognizes the thief who had previously robbed him as one of the men involved in an unrelated mob shootout.

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Cast

Elmer Booth

Elmer Booth

Snapper Kid, Musketeers Gang Leader

Lillian Gish

Lillian Gish

The Little Lady

Walter Miller

Walter Miller

The Musician

Harry Carey

Harry Carey

Snapper's Sidekick

Clara T. Bracy

Clara T. Bracy

The Little Lady's Mother

Alfred Paget

Alfred Paget

Rival Gang Leader

J

John T. Dillon

Policeman

Madge Kirby

Madge Kirby

The Little Lady's Friend / In Alley

Robert Harron

Robert Harron

Rival Gang Member / In Alley / At Dance

W

W.C. Robinson

Rival Gang Member

Adolph Lestina

Adolph Lestina

The Bartender / On Street

Jack Pickford

Jack Pickford

Rival Gang Member / At Dance

Gertrude Bambrick

Gertrude Bambrick

At Dance

Lionel Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore

The Musician's Friend

Christy Cabanne

Christy Cabanne

At Dance (uncredited)

Crew

Billy Bitzer

cinematographer

D.W. Griffith

writer

Anita Loos

writer

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