The Seats of the Mighty

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The Seats of the Mighty

1914

1h 10m

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Drama

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A story of treachery and intrigue, with the outcome of the story contingent upon a packet of "secret papers."

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9 members

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Lionel Barrymore

Monsieur Doltaire

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Lois Meredith

Mathilde

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Thomas Jefferson

King Louis of France

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Glen White

Captain Robert Moray

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Yona Landowska

Jamond (the dancer)

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Millicent Evans

Alice Durvarney

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Clinton Preston

Juxte Duvarney

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Marjorie Brenner

Madame Du Barry

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Jack Hopkins

Voban

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