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When Seconds Count

1927·Directed by Oscar Apfel

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Released
April 1, 1927
Runtime
50m

About When Seconds Count

  • Drama

Synopsis

Following a rift with his wealthy father, Billy Mathewson, a young Broadway wastrel, escapes with his friend, Dizzy Durby, to the small town of Salino, where his father's company is building a dam. However, a crooked foreman is engaged in making himself rich at the expense of his employer and the villagers. However, Billy defeats the villain, and also wins Elinor, the daughter of a prominent local resident.

Director
  • Oscar Apfel
Writer
  • SASuzanne Avery

Principal cast

In billing order
  • Billy SullivanBilly Mathewson
  • Mildred JuneElinor
  • RKRose KimmanMimi, the Dancer
  • JLJerome La GrasseGoerge Milburn
  • MMMarie MessingerToots Sweet
  • Jimmy AubreyDizzy Durby
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