A Woman Who Understood

A Woman Who Understood

1920 · 50 min · ★ 3.0 · Drama

Sculptress Madge Graham sacrifices her art career to nurture violinist Robert Knight whom she marries and with whom she has two children.

Directed by William Parke · Written by Isabel Johnston

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