Soul of the Beast
A STORY WITH A HEART AS BIG AS AN ELEPHANT
NR 1923 · 65 min · ★ 6.5 · Drama
This northwoods comedy-drama, by way of a circus drama, was directed by John Griffith Wray for Thomas H. Ince, and stars Madge Bellamy.
Directed by John Griffith Wray · Written by C. Gardner Sullivan
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Madge Bellamy Ruth Lorrimore -
Cullen Landis Paul Nadeau -
Noah Beery Caesar Durand -
Vola Vale Jacqueline -
Bert Sprotte Silas Hamm - H Harry L. Rattenberry Pere Boussut
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Carrie Clark Ward Mrs.Boussut -
Lincoln Stedman Henri -
Larry Steers Policeman -
Vernon Dent The Boob
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