The Courage of the Commonplace (1913)
Overview
A farmer's daughter, who devotedly endlessly gives selflessly of herself to her parents and younger siblings, dreams of going to college, which she's saved money to be able to pay for.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.2 |
Directed By
Rollin S. Sturgeon
TOP CAST
Mary Charleson
Mary
Charles Bennett
Mary's Father
Loyola O'Connor
Mary's Mother
Myrtle Gonzalez
Mary's Sister
Edwin August
The Sister's Sweetheart
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