The Great Lover

The Great Lover

1920•1h 0m

Drama

Ethel Warren returns from studying in Europe to make her debut in New York with the opera company in which Jean Paurel, world-famous baritone, is the star. Carlo Sonino, also a member of the company, falls in love with Ethel and warns her against becoming infatuated with the amorous singer.

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Production

Goldwyn Pictures Corporation, Frank Lloyd Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

John St. Polis

John St. Polis

Jean Paurel

Richard Tucker

Richard Tucker

Ward

Claire Adams

Claire Adams

Ethel

John Davidson

John Davidson

Sonino

Alice Hollister

Alice Hollister

Bianca

Lionel Belmore

Lionel Belmore

Impresario

Rose Dione

Rose Dione

Sabotini

Tom Ricketts

Tom Ricketts

Potter

Frederick Vroom

Frederick Vroom

Doctor

Gino Corrado

Gino Corrado

Secretary

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