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Chain Lightning (1927)

Movie ★ 10.0 60 min

Western

Steve Lannon is a retired gunman and reformed-outlaw who has left his ranch and is living in seclusion in San Francisco. He receives word that rustlers are on the rampage in the area of his ranch, and have stolen his horse, Silver. Steve returns to Nevada to take care of this matter.

Lambert Hillyer Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 14, 1927
Runtime
60 min
IMDb
tt0017742

Cast

Buck Jones Buck Jones Steve Lannon Diane Ellis Diane Ellis Glory Jackson (as Dione Ellis) Ted McNamara Ted McNamara Shorty Jack Baston Campan William Welsh William Welsh George Clearwater (as William Welch) Martin Faust Martin Faust Bannack (as Marte Faust) William Caress Tom Yeats Gene Cameron Binghamwell Stokes Hurlbert

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Frequently asked questions

What is Chain Lightning about?
Steve Lannon is a retired gunman and reformed-outlaw who has left his ranch and is living in seclusion in San Francisco. He receives word that rustlers are on the rampage in the area of his ranch, and have stolen his horse, Silver. Steve returns to Nevada to take care of this matter.
Who directed Chain Lightning?
Chain Lightning was directed by Lambert Hillyer.
Who stars in Chain Lightning?
Chain Lightning stars Buck Jones, Diane Ellis, Ted McNamara, Jack Baston.
When was Chain Lightning released?
Chain Lightning is a 1927 western film.
Where can I watch Chain Lightning?
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