Hypocrites

Hypocrites

NR 1915 · 52 min · ★ 5.6 · Drama

The story of St. Gabriel, who was killed by an ignorant mob for making a nude statue representing Purity, who is also represented by a ghostly naked girl that flits through the film.

Directed by Lois Weber · Written by Lois Weber

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