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The Arrival of Perpetua (1915)

Perpetua is a rich little orphan with a kind but absent-minded dreamer of a guardian, Thaddeus, who is very much older than herself. Perpetua wants to live in Thaddeus's house but instead is sent to her eccentric animal loving Aunt's, Miss Majerdie. Unhappy Perpetua runs away to Thaddeus’s. He endures her for a time and finally ships her back to his Aunt Majerdie's. Pursued by several suitors whose ardor cools when the rumor goes round that she is penniless. Her wealth having intimidated him before Thaddeus steps in now and declares his love for her.

  • Comedy

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Vivian MartinVivian MartinPerpetua
  • Photo of Julia StuartJulia StuartHarriet Skycraft
  • Photo of Nora CecilNora CecilAbigail Majendrie
  • Photo of Milton SillsMilton SillsThaddeus Curzon
  • Photo of Alec B. FrancisAlec B. FrancisHastings Curzon
  • Photo of Frederick TruesdellFrederick TruesdellNed Hardringe
  • Photo of Johnny HinesJohnny HinesPipkin
  • Photo of Robert MilaschRobert MilaschAndrews
  • Photo of M.T. O'DonohueM.T. O'DonohueNancy
  • Photo of Kenneth HillKenneth HillLord Berringer

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