When Seconds Count
1927, English. Directed by Oscar Apfel.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 50m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 April 1927
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Suzanne Avery
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When Seconds Count runs 50 minutes (0h 50m).
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When Seconds Count isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 April 1927. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
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Who directed When Seconds Count?
When Seconds Count (1927) was directed by Oscar Apfel and stars Billy Sullivan, Mildred June, Rose Kimman.