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The Link in the Chain
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The Link in the Chain

1914-05-27 · 29 min · ★ 8.0

Drama

Mr. Goodwin, head of the Crown Jewel Company, has poor health and consequently often transacts his business at home. He is a kind-hearted employer, and his two assistants, Rogers and Burton, have little to complain of. Burton is the father of a beautiful daughter, Marie, who is loved by Rogers. However, she rejects his suit, preferring charity work in the slums. Here she is known as "the little angel."

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Directors
O.A.C. Lund
Production companies
Eclair American
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Barbara TennantBarbara TennantMarie Goodwin
O.A.C. LundO.A.C. LundDr. Sanderson
Edward RosemanEdward RosemanMr. Goodwin - Marie's Father (as Edward F. Roseman)
Lindsay J. HallSpider

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