When Seconds Count

Story

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

Writers

Suzanne Avery

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

1 April 1927

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Billy Sullivan

  Billy Mathewson

• 

  Mildred June

  Elinor

• Rose Kimman

  Mimi, the Dancer

• Jerome La Grasse

  Goerge Milburn

• Marie Messinger

  Toots Sweet

• 

  Jimmy Aubrey

  Dizzy Durby

• Earl Wayland Bowman

  Dave Streater

• 

  Joseph W. Girard

  James Mathewson