David Garrick

David Garrick

A gripping drama, woven around London Stage Life---a masterly dramatization of humor, tragedy and romance. (original print ad)

1916 · 50 min · ★ 1.0 · Comedy, Drama

The true story of the famed British actor David Garrick and his love for Ada Ingot.

Directed by Frank Lloyd · Written by T.W. Robertson

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