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The Prima Donna's Special
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The Prima Donna's Special

1917-02-10 · 18 min · Not rated

Thriller

Helen, station agent and telegraph operator at Lone Point, is in despair over a broken sounder when Morley, who has dropped off a passing freight, offers to fix it for her. Recognizing in him a man whose skill points back to happier days, Helen encourages him to tell her his story, promising to get him the position of relief operator if he cares to accept it. Morley's story takes him back several years to the time when he gave up his position as an operator following the death of his wife. He has never seen his little daughter since turning her over to the care of a rich brother.

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Directors
Walter Morton
Production companies
Kalem Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Helen GibsonHelen GibsonHelen
George A. WilliamsGeorge A. Williams'Dad' Morley
Lillian LorraineLillian LorraineMlle. Gazle, the Prima Donna

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