14 May 1913 Drama, Romance 11 mins
The young artist had searched Paris for a suitable model to pose as a shepherdess in a new picture which he hoped would win him fame. But none of the models pleased him, and at last, feeling that he could not do justice to the picture, he decided to postpone his work and take a walking trip through France.
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Marguerite Snow as The Shepherdess
James Cruze as The Young Artist
Anne Drew as The Artist's Wife
Lucius Henderson Director
United States 14 May 1913
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