The Calling of Louis Mona (1913)
Overview
Louis Mona is left to the care of the monks of the monastery of San Luis, who have brought him up with love and care. Louis, who is devoted to his surroundings, and who knows nothing of the great outside world, and who has no great desire to learn about it in person, desires to join the order, but there is a rule that cannot be overlooked.
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| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.816 |
Directed By
Edwin August
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