
The Ancient Highway
Adventure
Overview
When not cutting down trees and shouting "TIMMMM-BERRRRR!", Jack Holt has to deal with someone who's sabotaging the camp. The miscreant turns out to be the odious Montagu Love, whom Holt dispenses with in a climactic fisticuffs session. Billie Dove provides the toothsome romantic interest.
Top Cast


Jack Holt
Jack Holt
Cliff Brant
Jack Holt
Cliff Brant


Billie Dove
Billie Dove
Antoinette St. Ives
Billie Dove
Antoinette St. Ives


Montagu Love
Montagu Love
Ivan Hurd
Montagu Love
Ivan Hurd


Stanley Taylor
Stanley Taylor
Gaspard St. Ives
Stanley Taylor
Gaspard St. Ives


Lloyd Whitlock
Lloyd Whitlock
John Denis
Lloyd Whitlock
John Denis


William A. Carroll
William A. Carroll
Ambrose
William A. Carroll
Ambrose


Marjorie Bonner
Marjorie Bonner
Angel Fanchon
Marjorie Bonner
Angel Fanchon


Christian J. Frank
Christian J. Frank
George Bolden
Christian J. Frank
George Bolden
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