They Never Knew

They Never Knew

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They Never Knew

1914

0h 22m

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Drama

Overview

Ben Wilson takes a vacation to his father's farm and is reunited with his childhood sweetheart, Rose Meadows. The prospects for an early marriage are bright until a family feud separates the lovers and Ben returns to the city to seek solace in wild behavior. One night he visits a roadhouse where Rose has been lured by Carrol Walker, a playboy of the worst kind.

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5 featured cast members

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Florence Crawford

Florence Crawford

Rose Meadows

Raoul Walsh

Raoul Walsh

Carrol Walker

George Siegmann

George Siegmann

Vester Pegg

Ben Wilson

Arthur Mackley

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Directed by: Arthur Mackley

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