Her Better Self (1916)
Overview
Yvette, known as a society woman, but in reality a leader of a gang of crooks, sits at the telephone, laughing at the impulsive young man at the other end. Yvette still laughs when Ralph threatens to kill himself if she does not promise to marry him.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.207 |
Directed By
Grace Cunard
Crew
Grace Cunard
Grace Cunard
Grace Cunard
Ned Van Buren
Margaret Turnbull
Adolph Zukor
TOP CAST
Grace Cunard
Yvette
Jack Holt
Jack Trevor
Irving Lippner
Paul
Genevieve Abbot
The Bride
Roy Russell
The Groom
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