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Twixt Love and Ambition
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Twixt Love and Ambition

1912-12-05 · 15 min · ★ 8.0

Romance · Drama

A falling-out between a man and his ambitious wife results in their splitting up and moving far apart. She pursues a career as an actress, taking their son with her to Europe. Alone, they are miserable and they reminisce nostalgically for when they were together.

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Lubin Manufacturing Company
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Edwin AugustEdwin AugustJohn Sterne
Ormi HawleyOrmi HawleyMarie Wayne
Buster JohnsonDan
Jane GailJane GailDan's Mother

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