"The Romantic Drama of a Man Who Sinned - And Paid" 29 January 1917 Drama, Crime 50 mins
When Gregory Van Houten went to the country to recuperate, he intended to remain only a few weeks and then return to plunge into the swirl of city gaieties. But when Van Houten returned he brought with him a country-girl wife and set upon himself the seal of new duties and obligations.
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Franklyn Farnum as Gregory Van Houten
Leah Baird as Jean Haskins
Gertrude Astor as Hazel Davidson
Charles Perley as James Hanley
Countess Du Cello as Mrs. Haskins
Seymour Hastings as Mr. Haskins
United States 29 January 1917
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