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1919 · 60 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama

Fred Worthington, a disillusioned New York businessman, settles down in the country with his childhood sweetheart "Maddie" Irwin. While Fred enjoys the peacefulness of country life, Maddie yearns to experience the excitement of the big city.

Directed by Lois Weber · Written by Lois Weber

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