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The Soul of Youth

The Soul of Youth

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The Soul of Youth

"AN ORPHAN OF THE STREET IN A DESPERATE FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL!"

1920

1h 20m

5.2(9 votes)

Drama

Overview

Ed Simpson has been raised in an orphanage where he has caused much trouble. He can't stand living there anymore and runs away. On the streets, he finds a friend in newsboy Mike. Mike teaches him how to survive, but inevitably Ed gets hauled into court. The judge sees potential in him and hands him over to be adopted by a young politician.

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10 featured cast members

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Lewis Sargent

Lewis Sargent

Ed Simpson

Lila Lee

Lila Lee

Vera Hamilton

Ernest Butterworth Jr.

Mike

Clyde Fillmore

Clyde Fillmore

Robert Hamilton

Grace Morse

Grace Morse

Mrs. Hamilton

Elizabeth Janes

Ruth Hamilton

Claude Payton

Claude Payton

Pete Morano

Barbara Gurney

The Mother

Betty Schade

Betty Schade

Maggie

Jane Keckley

Jane Keckley

Matron (Mrs. Joye)

Creative team

Directed by: William Desmond Taylor
Written by: Julia Crawford Ivers
Produced by: William Desmond Taylor

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