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Old Ironsides is a american film of genre Drama directed by James Cruze released in USA on 6 december 1926 with Charles Farrell

Old Ironsides (1926)

Old Ironsides
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Released in USA 6 december 1926
Length 1h51
Directed by
OriginUSA
Genres Drama,    Historical
Rating68% 3.423053.423053.423053.423053.42305

Old Ironsides (1926) is a silent film starring Charles Farrell, Esther Ralston, Wallace Beery, and George Bancroft.

Synopsis

Early in the 19th century, the USS Constitution is launched as part of an effort to stop piracy in the Mediterranean. Meanwhile, a young man determined to go to sea (Farrell) is befriended by the bos'n (Beery) of the merchant ship Esther, and he joins her crew. When the Esther reaches the Mediterranean, she too, along with the Constitution, becomes involved in the battle against the pirates.

Actors

Charles Farrell

(The Commodore)Esther Ralston

(Esther)Wallace Beery

(Bos'n)George Bancroft

(Gunner)Gary Cooper

(Seaman (uncredited))
And :
Charles Hill Mailes
William Conklin
Johnnie Walker
Johnnie Walker
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