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The Piper's Price
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The Piper's Price

1917-01-08 · 50 min · Not rated

Drama

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

Top Cast

Dorothy PhillipsDorothy PhillipsAmy Hadley
Maude GeorgeMaude GeorgeJessica Hadley (as Maud George)
William StowellWilliam StowellRalph Hadley
Lon ChaneyLon ChaneyBilly Kilmartin
Claire Du BreyClaire Du BreyJessica's Maid

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