The Old Monk's Tale

The Old Monk's Tale

NR 1913 · ★ 10.0 · Drama

A monk tells a tale about a woman who can only surrender her heart to a man who can offer her jewels. A poor man falls in love with her and steals jewels off a statue of the Madonna to give to her.

Directed by J. Searle Dawley

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