The Famous Mrs. Fair

The Famous Mrs. Fair

Jeffrey Fair knew that a husband's place is in his own home, but Angry Brice was pretty enough to cause him to forget his place.

1923 · 80 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama

A silent film drama based on the Broadway play of the same name by James Forbes..

Directed by Fred Niblo · Written by Frances Marion

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