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Ragtime

"A classic 'who dunnit' movie"
Sep 1, 1927 · 1h 10m
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Drama
Romance

PLOT

Club pianist Ted Mason writes a love song for Beth Barton. A rival named Goldie steals the song for her husband, Steve, to publish. Beth faces unfair blame from her friends and teacher because of the popular song. Ted proves he wrote it by creating an even better song, exposing the theft, and winning Beth back.

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CAST

John Bowers
Ted Mason
Marguerite De La Motte
Beth Barton
Robert Ellis
Steve Martin, aka 'Slick'
Rose Dione
Yvonne Martin, aka 'Goldie'
William H. Strauss
Max Ginsberg
Kate Bruce
Mrs. Mason
Bernard Siegel
Directed by Scott Pembroke

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
James Ormont Productions
Country
US

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