The Girl in His House

The Girl in His House

1918 · 50 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama

When his sweetheart jilts him, wealthy James Armitage leaves his family estate in the hands of attorney Samuel Bordman and heads for Burma. Six years later, Armitage discovers that his former girlfriend has just become a widow, thus he sails back to America in hopes of rekindling the romance.

Directed by Thomas R. Mills

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