Woman Against the World (1937)
A young woman marries against her father's will, but the happy life she expected turns into a series of tragedies.
Top billed cast
- Alice MooreAnna Masters
Ralph ForbesLarry Steele
Edgar EdwardsJohnny Masters
Collette LyonsPatsy- Sylvia WelshBetty Jane
- Ethel Reese-BurnsAunt Frieda
- George HallettAnna's Father
- James McGrathJames Flavin
- Harry HayHenry Martin
- Enid ColeMrs. Martin
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