The read
It runs a compact 50m.
Synopsis
During World War I, Francine D'Espard, a young French woman, meets William Holliday, a U.S. Army officer at the front, and they become engaged. Returning to America, William finds his father at the mercy of his business rival, Ezekiel Bates. Shortly after, when Francine arrives in America to marry her fiancé, she is informed that her lover is about to marry Bates's daughter Susan. Her love now turning to hate, Francine devotes herself to the task of destroying her former suitor.
Ratings
IMDb5.8/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- George ArchainbaudDirector
Cast
- Louise HuffFrancine D'Espard
- Van Dyke BrookeWilliam Holliday Sr.
- Robert AmesWilliam Holliday Jr.
- Howard TruesdaleEzekiel Bates
- Betty BrownSusan
- Clara BeyersCountess de Chevigny
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Themes
library of congress