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1919

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Drama

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.

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5 featured cast members

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Mildred Harris

Mildred Harris

'Maddie' Irwin

Henry Woodward

Henry Woodward

Fred Worthington

Fred Goodwins

Ben Withers

Priscilla Dean

Priscilla Dean

An Adventuress

Harry Woodward

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Directed by: Lois Weber
Phillips Smalley
Written by: Lois Weber
E. V. Durling

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