The Right to Love

The Right to Love

A photoplay rich in Oriental color with photography that sets a new standard

NR 1920 · 70 min · ★ 9.0 · Drama

An adulterous aristocrat plans to murder his American wife.

Directed by George Fitzmaurice · Written by Ouida Bergère

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