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John Smith (1922)
Upon being released from prison, Lawrence Hilliard takes the name of John Smith and looks for work, and falls in love with Irene Mason, a social secretary, but is reluctant to tell her about his past.
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Upon being released from prison, Lawrence Hilliard takes the name of John Smith and looks for work, and falls in love with Irene Mason, a social secretary, but is reluctant to tell her about his past.
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Genre:Comedy
Written By:Lewis Allen Browne
In Theaters:6/1/1922
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Runtime:60 minutes
Studio:Selznick Pictures
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