And a Little Child Shall Lead Them

And a Little Child Shall Lead Them

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And a Little Child Shall Lead Them

1909

0h 4m

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Drama

Overview

Seven years after the death of their first child, a couple has grown apart and decides to divorce. Their second child asks a question about who will keep the first child's most cherished toy after they separate. This leads the couple to reconsider their actions.

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6 featured cast members

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Marion Leonard

Marion Leonard

The Mother

Arthur V. Johnson

Arthur V. Johnson

The Father

Adele DeGarde

Adele DeGarde

The Daughter

David Miles

David Miles

The Lawyer

Mack Sennett

Mack Sennett

The Servant

Anita Hendrie

The Maid

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Directed by: D.W. Griffith
Written by: D.W. Griffith

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