Under False Colors

Sep 23, 1917

0h 50m

★ 0.0

Overview

A young Russian woman escapes persecution in her country and makes her way to the United States. Shortly after her arrival she meets an American millionaire, John Colton.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Thanhouser Company

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Cast

John Colton

Frederick Warde

Countess Olga

Jeanne Eagels

Jack Colton

Robert Vaughn

Vera

Anne Gregory

Undetermined Role

Carey L. Hastings

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