Our Modern Maidens

Our Modern Maidens

"Our Dancing Daughters" was marvelous–here is its thrilling successor!

NR 1929 · 76 min · ★ 5.6 · Drama, Comedy

Young, vivacious Billie uses her charms on influential businessman Glenn Abbott in hopes of getting her secret fiancé Gil a diplomatic appointment. Meanwhile, Gil's affections meander to beautiful ingenue Kentucky, Billie's best friend.

Directed by Jack Conway · Written by Josephine Lovett

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