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A Damsel in Distress
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A Damsel in Distress

1919-10-12 · 50 min · ★ 9.0

Comedy

Maud March, the rebellious daughter of a millionaire, goes to New York to see her sweetheart Geoffrey who left town years ago. Her aunt Carolyn wants Maud to marry her son Reggie and sends the Maud's brother Percy after her to act as chaperone. Maud, trying to escape, enters a taxi where she meets handsome composer George Bevan. The man falls in love with the young lady who, when she sees how Geoffrey has changed, soon agrees to marry George.

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Directors
George Archainbaud
Production companies
Albert Capellani Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

June CapriceJune CapriceMaud Marsh
Creighton HaleCreighton HaleGeorge Bevan
William H. ThompsonWilliam H. ThompsonJohn W. Marsh
Charlotte GranvilleCharlotte GranvilleMrs. Carolyn Byng
George S. TrimbleGeorge S. TrimbleKeggs
Arthur AlbroReggie Byng
Katherine JohnstonAlice Farraday

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