The Eavesdropper

1909•8m•3.5/10

DramaRomance

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3.5/10(1)

Hidalgo offers his daughter's hand in marriage when he can't repay a loan to Manuella. But when Manuella overhears the daughter bidding farewell to her lover, he is so moved by their devotion that he cancels the debt.

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Production

American Mutoscope and Biograph Company

Language

Status

Released

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Region US · Lang EN

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Cast

Charles Inslee

Hidalgo

David Miles

Manuella

Marion Leonard

Mercedes

Linda Arvidson

Mercedes' Friend

Barry O'Moore

Carlos

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