Police Court (1932)

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A once great stage and screen actor has fallen from fame because of his alcoholism; his young son is determined to see his father "make good" again.
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Feb 19, 1932
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01h 03m
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A once great stage and screen actor has fallen from fame because of his alcoholism; his young son is determined to see his father "make good" again.

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