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The Lure of Heart's Desire
Genres
Drama
Overview
Socialite Ethel Wyndham turns down Jim Carew’s marriage proposal because of his working-class status causing him to go prospecting in the Yukon. He strikes it rich and begins a romance with Little Snowbird. Deciding to take one last look at life in the big city before settling down he heads to New York where he runs into Ethel. After telling her of his success he proposes again and while she’s tempted Ethel is tempted to accept him, she has involved her in an extortion operation unknowingly and Thomas Martin threatens to expose her if she marries Jim. Once again broken-hearted, Jim returns to Little Snowbird only to face heartache and a daughter he knew nothing about.
Details
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Runtime
50 min
Release Date
1916-01-17
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Edmund Breese
Jim Carew
Arthur Hoops
Thomas Martin
Evelyn Brent
Little Snowbird
John Mahon
Crazy Jake
Jeanette Horton
Ethel Wynndham
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