12 August 1928 Adventure, Drama, Action 78 mins
During the American Civil War, A Union-Army officer is ordered by U. S. President Abraham Lincoln to bring in Belle Starr, the leader of a Missouri guerrilla band, dead or alive. However, he falls in love with her, does not bring her in, and is facing a court-martial.
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Jack Holt as James Camden
Betty Compson as Belle Starr
Pat Harmon as Bull
Doris Hill as General's Daughter
Frank Lackteen as 'Devil' Dawson
Frank Austin as President Lincoln
George Cowl as General Robert Hackathorne
Zack Williams as Negro
Anthony Coldeway Writer
George B. Seitz Director
Mort Blumenstock Writer
Elmer Harris Story
Joseph Walker Director of Photography
United States 12 August 1928
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