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New York City society girl Evelyn Whitney is determined to prove that she can make her own living on the Lower East Side. Having no luck with her first attempts she succeeds as cafe singer Mary Malone falling for former gang leader Larry Marshall along the way. Trouble comes when the jealous Stella attempts to stab Evelyn and is shot by Larry. Evelyn flees to her home and becomes seriously ill, but learning that Larry is on trial for murder, she rallies to testify on his behalf.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Elaine HammersteinElaine HammersteinEvelyn Whitney/Mary Malone
  • Photo of Matt MooreMatt MooreLarry Marshall
  • Photo of Leonora von OttingerLeonora von OttingerMrs. Peabody
  • Photo of Ellen BurfordEllen BurfordStella Warren
  • Photo of Nora ReedNora ReedAn intruder
  • Photo of Walter GreeneWalter GreeneTony the Dude
  • Photo of John RaymondJohn RaymondRobert Van Cleek

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