The Gentle Intruder (1917)
Overview
Mary Miles Minter is Sylvia, the niece of a man who leaves her a fortune. The money is in the hands of his lawyer, Baxter, who uses it to support his ambitious wife and daughter. Sylvia comes to Baxter's home and it's obvious she's not wanted there. Arnold, Baxter's son, is wasting his life away with drinking and nightclubbing, but Sylvia sweetly influences him to straighten up.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.633 |
Directed By
James Kirkwood
TOP CAST
Mary Miles Minter
Sylvia
George Fisher
Arnold Baxter
Eugenie Forde
Mrs. Baxter
Harvey Clark
Mr. Baxter (as Harvey Clarke)
Franklin Ritchie
The Count
George Periolat
Sylvia's Uncle
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