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The Lost Inheritance

Nov 13, 1912

0h 12m

★ 0.0

Overview

The story of a young man and woman in an apparent arranged marriage that is complicated by a supposed inheritance. D'Orsey, the "bogus duke," tries to secure the fortune for himself.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Selig Polyscope Company

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Cast

Molly Bawn

Winifred Greenwood

D'Orsey - the Bogus Duke

Harry Lonsdale

Mr. Bawn - Molly's Father

Lafe McKee

Mr. Rowland - Jack's Father

Thomas Commerford

Big Al Flynn - the Wrestler

William Stowell

Jack Rowland

Carl Winterhoff

Mrs. Bawn - Molly's Mother

Rose Evans

Mrs. Rowland - Jack's Mother

Lillian Crittenden

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