The Destroyer

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The Destroyer

1915

0h 22m

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Romance

Overview

An actress weaves her web, like a disgusting spider, around a susceptible young man, lures him away from his sweetheart, and eventually destroys him.

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6 members

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Alice Hollister

Cherie - a Dancer

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Harry F. Millarde

Dick Wentworth - a Broker's Son

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Anna Q. Nilsson

Helen Vedrine

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Henry Hallam

Wentworth - Dick's Father

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Bob Walker

Jere - a Sculptor

Directing

John Mackin

Macklyn - Cherie's Admirer

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