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So Near, Yet So Far
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So Near, Yet So Far

1912-09-29 · 15 min · ★ 5.9

Romance · Drama

It's love at first sight for the Boy, but obstacles— namely shyness, and the temerity of other suitors— place themselves in the way of his love. Unknowingly, the Boy and the young woman of his fancy both stay at the home of mutual friends— But all is not well, as robbers lurk outside the house.

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Directors
D.W. Griffith
Production companies
American Mutoscope & Biograph
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Walter MillerWalter MillerHoward, the Boy
Mary PickfordMary PickfordThe Young Woman
Robert HarronRobert HarronThe Rival / In Club
Lionel BarrymoreLionel BarrymoreIn Club
Christy CabanneChristy CabanneIn Club / On Street
Harry CareyHarry CareyA Thief
Dorothy GishDorothy GishA Friend
Lillian GishLillian GishA Friend
Claire McDowellClaire McDowellRich Woman in Other Town
Antonio MorenoAntonio MorenoIn Club
Henry B. WalthallHenry B. WalthallIn Club
Charles Hill MailesCharles Hill MailesRich Man in Other Town
Elmer BoothElmer BoothA Thief

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