Overview

Captain Duncan McTeague, ashore in Southport, finds a deserted baby boy with a note and half of a dollar bill pinned to its clothing. The note states that the mother hopes some day to return and identify the child with the other half of the dollar bill. McTeague raises the child. When he is four years old, the captain discharges his mate Martin Webber, who seeks revenge by kidnapping the boy.

Cast

Anna Q. Nilsson, William P. Carleton, Raymond Hatton, Mitchell Lewis, Alec B. Francis, George MacQuarrie, Frankie Darro, Rosa Gore

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What is "Half-a-Dollar Bill" about?

Captain Duncan McTeague, ashore in Southport, finds a deserted baby boy with a note and half of a dollar bill pinned to its clothing. The note states that the mother hopes some day to return and identify the child with the other half of the dollar bill. McTeague raises the child. When he is four years old, the captain discharges his mate Martin Webber, who seeks revenge by kidnapping the boy.

When was "Half-a-Dollar Bill" released?

Half-a-Dollar Bill was released in 1924.

Who stars in "Half-a-Dollar Bill"?

The cast includes Anna Q. Nilsson, William P. Carleton, Raymond Hatton, Mitchell Lewis.

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