24 September 1916 Drama 50 mins
Blake Waring, a financier, whose life code is to have the best of everything at any cost, is surrounded with every conceivable luxury, but he wants a wife to complete his happiness. He is desirous of obtaining a beautiful picture, "The Chattel," owned by Roger Carvin, another financier, who cannot be induced to sell it.
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Peggy Hyland as Leila Bard
Rose Tapley as Mrs. Delavan
Charles Kent as Mr. Bard
Lark Taylor as Walter Horley
Florence Radinoff as Maid
United States 24 September 1916
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