The Prince of Headwaiters (1927)
Overview
Pierre, the maitre d' at the swanky Ritz Hotel in Paris, discovers that he has a son from his former marriage, which was broken up by his wealthy wife's upper-class relatives. His son, now a young man and unaware that Pierre is is father, is in danger of becoming the victim of blackmailer Mae Morin. Pierre sets out to save him from the notorious Mae.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.452 |
Directed By
John Francis Dillon
Crew
Jane Murfin
John Francis Dillon
Viola Brothers Shore
Garrett Fort
Jane Murfin
TOP CAST
Lewis Stone
Pierre
Priscilla Bonner
Faith Cable
E.J. Ratcliffe
John Cable
Lilyan Tashman
Mae Morin
John Patrick
Barry Frost
Robert Agnew
Elliott Cable
Ann Rork
Beth
Cleve Moore
College Boy
Dick Folkens
College Boy
Lincoln Stedman
College Boy
Cecille Evans
Susanne
Marion McDonald
Judy
Nita Cavalier
Elsie
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