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The Darling of New York

The Darling of New York

1923 · 60 min · ★ 8.0 · Crime, Drama

Santussa, an orphan who becomes separated from her nurse en route to America to live with her grandfather, is cared for by gangsters who hide their stolen jewels in her ragdoll. In New York, Big Mike, finding Santussa a nuisance, dumps her and the doll in a trash can, where a newsboy finds her. After several adventures, Santussa finds her grandfather, the jewels are handed over to customs officials, and the gang of crooks is reformed.

Directed by King Baggot · Written by Raymond L. Schrock

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