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Master of His Home
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Master of His Home

1917-08-12 · 50 min · ★ 10.0

Drama

Unhappy with her daughter's choice to marry a miner instead of her choice, a man of wealth, a mother tries to convince her daughter to get an abortion.

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Directors
Walter Edwards
Production companies
Triangle Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

William DesmondWilliam DesmondCarson Stewart
Alma RubensAlma RubensMillicent Drake
Joseph J. DowlingJoseph J. DowlingBill Boggs
Robert McKimRobert McKimVan Tyle
Elinor HancockMrs. Drake
Susie Light MoonSquaw Mama
Will H. BrayMr. Drake

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