06 Feb 1927
Metropolis
In a futuristic city sharply divided between the rich and the poor, the son of the city's mastermind meets a prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences.
Thunder
A train operator's obsession with being on time leads to tragedy for his family.
Top Billed Cast
Lon Chaney Grumpy Anderson
Phyllis Haver Zella
James Murray Tommy
Tom Keene Jim
Frances Morris Molly
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