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Wallflowers (1928)

Sandra and her sister Dody (Theodora) leave the Virginia countryside to join Washington's social set. Dody determines to marry wealth, while Sandra wants romance. Both girls' fortunes are reversed when Sandra falls in love with wealthy Rufus Fisk, whose stepmother threatens to cut him off if he marries her. Dody loves Gale Markham, an ex-soldier, once wealthy, in whom the beautiful Stephanie Moore also takes an interest. Gale returns Dody's affection, but he is reluctant to propose marriage because of his depleted finances. Both girls find happiness when Rufus sacrifices his wealth for Sandra, and Dody her desire to marry money for Gale.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Jean ArthurJean ArthurSandra
  • Photo of Hugh TrevorHugh TrevorRufus
  • Photo of Mabel Julienne ScottMabel Julienne ScottSherry
  • Photo of Charles A. StevensonCharles A. StevensonMr. Fisk
  • Photo of Lola ToddLola ToddTheodora
  • Photo of Tempe PigottTempe PigottMrs. Claybourne
  • Photo of Crauford KentCrauford KentMaulsby
  • Photo of Reginald SimpsonReginald SimpsonMarkaham

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