15 October 1916 Drama, Romance 70 mins
Based on the Novel by Robert W. Chambers of New York City life among the upper-crust, Valerie West , artist/model and philosopher, undergoes much sorrow and joy, many trials and tribulations, and final triumph on her journey to become the living personification of sweet and noble womanhood.
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Clara Kimball Young as Valerie West
Conway Tearle as Neville
Paul Capellani as Querida
Edna Hunter as Rita
Lillian Cook as Stephanie
Julia Stuart as Mrs. Neville
Edward Kimball as Mr. Neville
Lydia Knott as Mrs. West
D.J. Flanagan as Ogilvy
Albert Capellani Director
Robert W. Chambers Novel
Beryl Morhange Writer
Clara Kimball Young Producer
Jacques Montéran Director of Photography
Hal Young Director of Photography
Henri Ménessier Assistant Director
Lewis J. Selznick Presenter
United States 15 October 1916
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