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The Silver Lining
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The Silver Lining

1932-04-16 · 57 min · ★ 7.0

Drama

A women in prison tale. One's rich, one's poor. Can they prosper after prison?

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Directors
Alan Crosland
Production companies
Alan Crosland Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Maureen O'SullivanMaureen O'SullivanJoyce Moore
Betty CompsonBetty CompsonKate Flynn
John WarburtonJohn WarburtonLarry Clark
Montagu LoveMontagu LoveMichael Moore
Mary DoranMary DoranDoris Lee
Cornelius KeefeCornelius KeefeJerry
Martha MattoxMartha MattoxMatron
Wally AlbrightWally AlbrightBobby O'Brien
Grace ValentineGrace ValentineMrs. O'Brien
John HollandJohn HollandTommy
J. Frank GlendonJ. Frank GlendonJudge
Jane KerrMatron
Mildred GoldenElla Preston
Marion StokesEdna Joyce
Helen GibsonHelen GibsonDorothy Dent

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