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Sep 8, 1919

1h 0m

★ 0.0

Overview

Fred Worthington, a disillusioned New York businessman, settles down in the country with his childhood sweetheart "Maddie" Irwin. While Fred enjoys the peacefulness of country life, Maddie yearns to experience the excitement of the big city.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Lois Weber Productions

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Cast

'Maddie' Irwin

Mildred Harris

Fred Worthington

Henry Woodward

Ben Withers

Fred Goodwins

An Adventuress

Priscilla Dean

Harry Woodward

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