The Soul of Pierre

The Soul of Pierre

The Soul of Pierre

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The Soul of Pierre

1915

0h 20m

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Overview

Two tortured artists believe by committing suicide their souls will avail themselves on their ill friends and restore them to health. It appears to work but a harlot may prove the undoing of one until a steadfast doctor steps in.

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8 featured cast members

Starring

Franklin Ritchie

Franklin Ritchie

Pierre

Louise Vale

Louise Vale

Clemence

Charles Hill Mailes

Charles Hill Mailes

Dr. Davidoff (as Charles H. Mailes)

Vola Vale

Vola Vale

Gretchen Hartman

Gretchen Hartman

Kate Bruce

Kate Bruce

Hector V. Sarno

Jack Drumier

Jack Drumier

Creative team

Directed by: Travers Vale
Written by: Georges Ohnet

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