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A Daughter of the Poor (1917)

A young girl, Rose Eastmen lives with her lazy Uncle, who works as a janitor in a publishing house. Lacking education, both Rose and her Uncle are susceptible to the socialist ideas of writer Rudolph Creig. One day Rose encounters Jack Steven's the wealthy son of the publishing house, working on his car. She believes he is a common laborer, and begins seeing him. Through her exposure to Jack, Rose begins to realize the rich are not such an abominable people. Rudolph has also reached this conclusion after learning Steven's has published his book. Now with a hefty royalty check and success, Rudolph is able to marry Rose.

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  • Comedy

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Bessie LoveBessie LoveRose Eastman
  • Photo of Carmel MyersCarmel MyersHazel Fleming
  • Photo of Max DavidsonMax DavidsonJoe Eastman
  • Photo of George BerangerGeorge BerangerRudolph Creig
  • Photo of Carl StockdaleCarl StockdaleJames Stevens
  • Photo of Roy StewartRoy StewartJack Stevens
  • Photo of Mae GiraciMae GiraciLola (as Tina Rossi)

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