The Great Adventure (1918)
Ragna "Rags" Jansen has found local success and acclaim in her small town as an actress, but dreams of stardom on Broadway.
Top billed cast
Bessie LoveRags
Flora FinchRags's Aunt
Donald HallMr. Sheen
Chester BarnettBilly Blake
Florence ShortHazel Lee
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