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DramaRomance
Overview
Bored with small town life, a woman leaves for the big city and winds up becoming the mistress of a ruthless businessman.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
56 min
Release Date
1930-06-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
6
Vote Average
4
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Corinne Griffith
Kitty (as Vivian Oakland)
Grant Withers
Gerald
Montagu Love
Charles Wheeler
Hallam Cooley
Al Bloom
Vivien Oakland
Kitty (as Vivian Oakland)
Geneva Mitchell
Babe
William Bailey
Ed
Louise Beavers
Nellie - Hester's Maid
Louise Carver
Masseuse
John Elliott
Hot Springs Hotel Baggage Clerk
Dee Loretta
Aunt Aggie Simms
James A. Marcus
Judge
Broderick O'Farrell
Doctor
Virginia Sale
Miss Flanagan - Wheeler's Secretary
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