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The Adventurous Sex
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The Adventurous Sex

1925-06-12 · 65 min · ★ 10.0

Drama · Romance

A young man spends so much time at work on his airplane that he neglects his girl. She goes out on her own to live the high life, but her reputation is soiled by an adventurer. The young woman resolves to kill herself, and throws herself into the water rushing towards Niagara Falls, but is saved at the last minute by her former sweetheart.

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Directors
Charles Giblyn
Production companies
Howard Estabrook Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Clara BowClara BowThe Girl
Herbert RawlinsonHerbert RawlinsonThe Sweetheart
Earle WilliamsEarle WilliamsThe Adventurer
Harry T. MoreyHarry T. MoreyThe Father
Flora FinchFlora FinchThe Grandmother
Joseph BurkeJoseph Burke
Mabel BeckThe Mother

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