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The Lonely Road
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The Lonely Road

· 60 min · ★ 8.0

Drama

Betty Austin gives up her dream of going to the city and marries Warren Wade, but she sadly finds him selfish and insistent on her acting like a "clinging vine." Disgusted, she joins her career-girl chum, Leila Mead, in the city, where she meets Dr. Devereaux. Shortly after returning home with Warren, their son is injured. Betty takes him to Dr. Devereaux, and Warren follows, accusing Betty of leaving him for the doctor. Their son is cured; Warren learns his mistake and gives Betty greater responsibility in managing family money matters.

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Directors
Victor Schertzinger
Production companies
Preferred Pictures, Associated First National
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Katherine MacDonaldKatherine MacDonaldBetty Austin
Orville CaldwellOrville CaldwellWarren Wade
Kathleen KirkhamKathleen KirkhamLeila Mead
Eugenie BessererEugenie BessererMartha True
William ConklinWilliam ConklinDr. Devereaux
James NeillJames NeillUncle Billy Austin
Frank LeighFrank LeighStewart Bartley
Charles K. FrenchCharles K. FrenchHiram Wade
Stanley GoethalsThe Wade's Son

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