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Poor Men's Wives
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Poor Men's Wives

1923-01-28 · 70 min · ★ 10.0

Drama

Drama of two girls who married into different layers of society.

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Directors
Louis J. Gasnier
Production companies
B.P. Schulberg Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Barbara La MarrBarbara La MarrLaura Bedford / Laura Maberne
David ButlerDavid ButlerJim Maherne
Betty FranciscoBetty FranciscoClaribel
Richard TuckerRichard TuckerRichard Smith-Blanton
Zasu PittsZasu PittsApple Annie
Muriel McCormacTwin
Mickey McBanMickey McBanTwinn

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