
05 Dec 1919

The Child of Another
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While working in China for Nathan Goldberg, a New York Jewish importer, Chattfield Bruce comes to admire the Robin Hood philosophy of Wong Lee, who gives to the poor all the food, clothing and money that he steals from the rich. After Chattfield informs Wong Lee of a betrayal among his gang, Wong Lee gives him a ring that is guaranteed to give the wearer the allegiance of any Chinese throughout the world.
Chattfield Bruce
Marjorie Woods
Miss Goldberg
Caglioni
Nathan Goldberg
Sir Archibald Bamford
Undetermined Role
05 Dec 1919
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