The Wicked Darling

The Wicked Darling

1919 · 59 min · ★ 5.6 · Drama, Crime, Romance

Slum girl Mary is forced to steal for a living. After she swipes a rich society matron's necklace, she hides out at the home of a man who turns out to be the socialite's ex-fiancé.

Directed by Tod Browning · Written by Waldemar Young

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