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The Prodigal Son; or, Ruined at the Races
Also known as [A Prodigal Son]
(1905) England
B&W : 585 feet
Directed by James Williamson

Cast: (unknown)

Williamson Films production; distributed by The Charles Urban Trading Company, Limited. / Released August 1905. / [?] 35mm spherical format? / Williamson film number 279.

Drama.

Survival status: The film is presumed lost.

Current rights holder: (unknown)

Listing updated: 28 May 2018.

References: Gifford-British n. 01126; Sopocy-Williamson p. 254.