Daughters of Pleasure (1924)
Overview
Newly rich Mark Hadley drifts from his old-fashioned wife into a secret liason with Lila Millas, a pretty French girl. At the same time, he advises his daughter, Marjory, to break her ties with Kent Merrill...
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.2125 |
Directed By
William Beaudine
Crew
William Beaudine
Eve Unsell
Caleb Proctor
B.F. Zeidman
Edward M. McDermott
Joseph C. Wright
Charles Van Enger
TOP CAST
Marie Prevost
Marjory Hadley
Monte Blue
Kent Merrill
Clara Bow
Lila Millas
Edythe Chapman
Mrs. Hadley
Wilfred Lucas
Mark Hadley
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