Master of His Home

Master of His Home

1917•50m

Drama

Unhappy with her daughter's choice to marry a miner instead of her choice, a man of wealth, a mother tries to convince her daughter to get an abortion.

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Production

Triangle Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

William Desmond

William Desmond

Carson Stewart

Alma Rubens

Alma Rubens

Millicent Drake

Joseph J. Dowling

Joseph J. Dowling

Bill Boggs

Robert McKim

Robert McKim

Van Tyle

Elinor Hancock

Mrs. Drake

Susie Light Moon

Squaw Mama

Will H. Bray

Mr. Drake

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