

The Piper's Price
1917-01-08 · 50 min · Not rated
After divorcing his first wife and marrying a more gentle natured woman, Ralph Hadley finds himself again attracted to his ex-wife, a shrewd business woman. Trouble begins when he foolishly invites her to lunch, setting gossipy tongues-wagging. The news reaches his devoted wife who has discovered she is pregnant.
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- Directors
- Joseph De Grasse
- Production companies
- Bluebird Photoplays
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Dorothy PhillipsAmy Hadley
Maude GeorgeJessica Hadley (as Maud George)
William StowellRalph Hadley
Lon ChaneyBilly Kilmartin
Claire Du BreyJessica's MaidTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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