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Her Own Free Will

Her Own Free Will

A gripping story of a girl who married for money and refused to stick to her bargain.

1924 · 68 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama

To save her father from bankruptcy, Nan Everard marries wealthy Peter Craddock and under protest goes with him to South America. En route she is injured in an automobile wreck, but Peter continues the trip. He returns to find her renewing an old friendship, and though she hopes to obtain a divorce she finally surrenders to his stronger will.

Directed by Paul Scardon · Written by Ethel M. Dell

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