The Miracle of Manhattan

The Miracle of Manhattan

The Miracle of Manhattan

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The Miracle of Manhattan

"With trembling lips and quivering voice, the "gilded Butterfly" of society revealed the secret of one of the most unusual cases the grim old court of justice had ever witnessed."

1921

0h 50m

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Overview

New York City society girl Evelyn Whitney is determined to prove that she can make her own living on the Lower East Side. Having no luck with her first attempts she succeeds as cafe singer Mary Malone falling for former gang leader Larry Marshall along the way. Trouble comes when the jealous Stella attempts to stab Evelyn and is shot by Larry. Evelyn flees to her home and becomes seriously ill, but learning that Larry is on trial for murder, she rallies to testify on his behalf.

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Elaine Hammerstein

Evelyn Whitney/Mary Malone

Elaine Hammerstein

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Matt Moore

Larry Marshall

Matt Moore

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Leonora von Ottinger

Mrs. Peabody

Leonora von Ottinger

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Ellen Burford

Stella Warren

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Nora Reed

An intruder

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Walter Greene

Tony the Dude

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John Raymond

Robert Van Cleek

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