Most Precious Thing in Life

Most Precious Thing in Life

A drama of smiles, tears and romance- close to the heart of every human being!

NR 1934 · 67 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama, Romance

An unwed mother watches as her illegitimate son is raised by others. Director Lambert Hillyer's 1934 drama stars Jean Arthur, Richard Cromwell, Donald Cook, Anita Louise, Jane Darwell, Mary Forbes and Ward Bond.

Directed by Lambert Hillyer · Written by Travis Ingham

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