30 September 1909 Drama 3 mins
A poor, elderly couple with many children is tempted when the husband's brother offers to pay to adopt one of the children himself. However, when forced to choose, the parents realize they can't part with any of their children.
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George Nichols as The Father
Kate Bruce as The Mother
Adele DeGarde as Child
Gladys Egan as Child
Edith Haldeman as Child
D.W. Griffith Director
United States 30 September 1909
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