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Her Mother's Secret
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Her Mother's Secret

1915-07-02 · 50 min · ★ 9.0

Drama

Lloyd Kent returns to his hometown after twenty years a wealthy man. All the while he was gone, he held the memory of his sweetheart, Emily Lester though she jilted him in a moment of anger and married his rival, John Rand. Emily is now a widow in diminished circumstances with an 18-year-old daughter, Betty, who is the image of her now careworn mother in her youth. Because of that memory Lloyd is drawn to Betty who is flattered despite her love for her neighbor Hal Edwards. Betty, realizing the situation, finds one of her mother’s old gowns and helps transform her appearance closer to her girlish self. Lloyd is swept away with renewed love and both couples happily paired with the proper partner.

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Production companies
Lubin Manufacturing Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
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Carol HollowayCarol HollowayEmily Lester
Frankie MannFrankie MannBetty Rand
John SmileyJohn Rand
Clarence ElmerHal Edwards

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