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The House Built Upon Sand

1916-12-31 · 50 min · Not rated

Comedy · Drama

Evelyn Dare is a butterfly of fashion. David Westebrooke, her fiancé, is an altruist interested in sociology. He has made his home in the factory town of Oreville, where he works as factory manager. He takes her to their home in the factory town and there orders his housekeeper to take away her useless clothes and to supply those befitting the wife of a factory manager. Trouble lies ahead.....

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Directors
Edward Morrissey
Production companies
Fine Arts Film Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Lillian GishLillian GishEvelyn Dare
Roy StewartRoy StewartDavid Westebrooke
William H. BrownSamuel Stevens
Bessie BuskirkJosie
Jack BrammallTed
Josephine CrowellJosephine CrowellMrs. Shockley
Kate BruceKate BruceDavid's Housekeeper

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