Laddie

Laddie

Gene Stratton-Porter's Famous Novel

NR 1940 · 70 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama

Handsome Laddie Stanton courts neighbor Pamela Pryor, meeting opposition from her stern military father, recently immigrated from England.

Directed by Jack Hively · Written by Gene Stratton-Porter

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