Making the Grade

Making the Grade

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Making the Grade

1929

1h 0m

10.0(1 votes)

Comedy

Romance

Overview

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 Companies

Fox Film Corporation

Cast & Crew

6 members

Acting

Lois Moran

Lettie Ewing

Lois Moran

Acting

Edmund Lowe

Herbert Littell Dodsworth

Edmund Lowe

Acting

Lucien Littlefield

Silas Cooper

Lucien Littlefield

Acting

James Ford

Bud Davison

James Ford

Acting

Rolfe Sedan

Valet

Rolfe Sedan

Acting

Lia Torá

Another Girl Friend

Lia Torá

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