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Madonna of the Streets (1924)

Rev. John Morton, who is determined to follow as closely as possible the teachings of Jesus, inherits a considerable fortune when his uncle dies. Shortly thereafter he succumbs to the wiles of Mary Carlson and marries her. To Mary's dismay, John uses his money for charitable work. When John learns that not only has Mary been unfaithful to him but she was also his uncle's mistress and became Mrs. Morton in order to share the inheritance she believed to be rightfully hers, he sends her away with his secretary.

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Top billed cast

Alla NazimovaMary Carlson / Mary Ainsleigh
Milton SillsReverend John Morton
Claude GillingwaterLord Patrington
Courtenay FooteDr. Colbeck
Wallace BeeryBill Smythe
Anders Randolf'Bull' Morgan
John T. Murray'Slippery' Eddie Foster
Vivien OaklandLady Sarah Joyce
Harold GoodwinWalter Bowman
Rosa GoreMrs. Elyard

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