Society for Sale

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Society for Sale

1918

0h 50m

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Drama

Overview

Successful model, Phyllis Clyne, convinces a down-and-out nobleman, Billy, to pass her off in society as titled gentry. They fall in love and when it turns out that her late father actually was a lord, they decide they now can marry.

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6 featured cast members

Starring

William Desmond

Honorable Billy

Gloria Swanson

Phylis Clyne

Herbert Prior

Lord Sheldon

Charles Dorian

Furnival

Lillian West

Vi Challoner

Lillian Langdon

Lady Mary

Creative team

Directed by: Frank Borzage
Written by: Charles J. Wilson
Ruby M. Ayres

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