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Feature film — 1927

Tell It to Sweeney (1927)

10.01h 0mComedy

Luke Beamish is the engineer of the Isobel, an old iron steed, and Cannonball Casey handles the throttle of the Mogul, a modern locomotive. Cannonball falls in love with Doris, Luke's daughter, who is greatly admired by Jack Sweeney, the railroad president's son. Doris rejects Casey's affections, considering him a bully, and consequently Casey challenges Jack to a wrestling match at the picnic.

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Director: Gregory La Cava

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Cast & crew

Chester Conklin as Luke Beamish

Chester Conklin

Luke Beamish

George Bancroft as Cannonball Casey

George Bancroft

Cannonball Casey

Jack Luden as Jack Sweeney

Jack Luden

Jack Sweeney

Doris Hill as Doris Beamish

Doris Hill

Doris Beamish

F

Frank Bond

Supt. Dugan

William H. Tooker as Old Man Sweeney

William H. Tooker

Old Man Sweeney

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