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The Last Edition (1925): Cast

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The Last Edition is a 1925 drama starring Daniel J. O'Brien as Daniel J. O'Brien - Police Chief of San Francisco, Wade Boteler and Rex Lease. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.

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The Last Edition (1925) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Genre
Drama
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Last Edition About?

The premise of The Last Edition without spoilers.

A seasoned twenty‑year veteran of the San Francisco Chronicle’s printing department is passed over for a promotion just as his son becomes entangled in a graft scandal. The film weaves iconic locales—Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Building, City Hall and the Pickwick Hotel—into a story driven by intense, emotional performances at its core.

The Last Edition Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Last Edition Cast & Characters

Daniel J. O'Brien leads the cast as Daniel J. O'Brien - Police Chief of San Francisco, with Wade Boteler as Mike Fitzgerald and Rex Lease as Clarence Walker.

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The Last Edition FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Last Edition, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Last Edition?

The Last Edition runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was The Last Edition released?

The Last Edition was released on November 8, 1925.

Who is in the cast of The Last Edition?

The Last Edition stars Daniel J. O'Brien as Daniel J. O'Brien - Police Chief of San Francisco, Wade Boteler as Mike Fitzgerald and Rex Lease as Clarence Walker, among 17 credited actors.

Does The Last Edition have a post-credit scene?

No. The Last Edition has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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