

So Near, Yet So Far
1912-09-29 · 15 min · ★ 5.9
It's love at first sight for the Boy, but obstacles— namely shyness, and the temerity of other suitors— place themselves in the way of his love. Unknowingly, the Boy and the young woman of his fancy both stay at the home of mutual friends— But all is not well, as robbers lurk outside the house.
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- Directors
- D.W. Griffith
- Production companies
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Walter MillerHoward, the Boy
Mary PickfordThe Young Woman
Robert HarronThe Rival / In Club
Lionel BarrymoreIn Club
Christy CabanneIn Club / On Street
Harry CareyA Thief
Dorothy GishA Friend
Lillian GishA Friend
Claire McDowellRich Woman in Other Town
Antonio MorenoIn Club
Henry B. WalthallIn Club
Charles Hill MailesRich Man in Other Town
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