The Mysterious Miss Terry

The Mysterious Miss Terry

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The Mysterious Miss Terry

"Chock full of surprises and laughs and shows a new way to land a husband"

1917

0h 50m

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Mystery

Overview

In her first Paramount film, Billie Burke plays Helen Wentworth, an heiress who's bored with the high life and decides to enjoy a bit of the low life.

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Famous Players Film Company

Paramount Pictures

Cast & Crew

6 members

Acting

Billie Burke

Mavis Terry

Billie Burke

Acting

Thomas Meighan

Gordon True

Thomas Meighan

Acting

Walter Hiers

Freddie Bollen

Walter Hiers

Acting

Gerald Oliver Smith

John Quig

Gerald Oliver Smith

Acting

George A. Wright

Mr. Pennyquick

George A. Wright

Acting

Bessie Hearn

Clara Pennyquick

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