A Daughter of the City

A Daughter of the City

1915 · 50 min · Drama

Margaret Fowler is a daughter of the city. Her mother, mean and avaricious, ground down to poverty, is willing to sacrifice her daughter's happiness and love for wealth and position. The girl longs for the beautiful things of life. Prompted by her own mother's pleadings, she turns her back on love.

Directed by E.H. Calvert · Written by W.S. Van Dyke

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