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The Fair Barbarian
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The Fair Barbarian

1917-12-17 · 50 min · Not rated

Comedy

An Englishman who has made his fortune in America decides to return to England.

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Directors
Robert Thornby
Production companies
Pallas Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Vivian MartinVivian MartinOctavia Bassett
Clarence GeldartClarence GeldartMartin Bassett
Douglas MacLeanDouglas MacLeanJack Belasys
Jane WolfeJane WolfeBelinda Bassett
Josephine CrowellJosephine CrowellLady Theobald
Mae BuschMae BuschLucia
William HutchisonWilliam HutchisonRev. Poppleton
Alfred PagetAlfred PagetMr. Burmistone
Charles K. GerrardCharles K. GerrardCapt. Francis Barold
Helen Jerome EddyHelen Jerome EddyMaid
Charles OgleCharles Ogle
Ruth HandforthMiss Chickie
Elinor HancockLady Barold
John BurtonDugald Binnie

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