Making the Grade

1929•1h 0m

ComedyRomance

Based on George Ade's story about a wealthy young man whose life is changed by his love for a gardener's daughter, transforming him into a more compassionate person.

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Production

Fox Film Corporation

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Status

Released

Release Date

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Cast

Lois Moran

Lettie Ewing

Edmund Lowe

Herbert Littell Dodsworth

Lucien Littlefield

Silas Cooper

James Ford

Bud Davison

Rolfe Sedan

Valet

Lia Torá

Another Girl Friend

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