Twixt Love and Ambition

Twixt Love and Ambition

1912 · 15 min · ★ 8.0 · Romance, Drama

A falling-out between a man and his ambitious wife results in their splitting up and moving far apart. She pursues a career as an actress, taking their son with her to Europe. Alone, they are miserable and they reminisce nostalgically for when they were together.

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