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A Daughter of the Poor

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A young girl, Rose Eastmen lives with her lazy Uncle, who works as a janitor in a publishing house. Lacking education, both Rose and her Uncle are susceptible to the socialist ideas of writer Rudolph Creig. One day Rose encounters Jack Steven's the wealthy son of the publishing house, working on his car. She believes he is a common laborer, and begins seeing him. Through her exposure to Jack, Rose begins to realize the rich are not such an abominable people. Rudolph has also reached this conclusion after learning Steven's has published his book. Now with a hefty royalty check and success, Rudolph is able to marry Rose.

Directed byEdward Dillon

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 50m
Language
EN
Released
March 17, 1917
Studios
Fine Arts Film Company

Featuring

Cast & crew

7 credited
Starring
Bessie Love

Bessie Love

Rose Eastman

Carmel Myers

Carmel Myers

Hazel Fleming

Max Davidson

Max Davidson

Joe Eastman

George Beranger

George Beranger

Rudolph Creig

Carl Stockdale

Carl Stockdale

James Stevens

Roy Stewart

Roy Stewart

Jack Stevens

Mae Giraci

Mae Giraci

Lola (as Tina Rossi)

Creative team
Directed by
Edward Dillon
Edward Dillon
Written by
Anita Loos
Anita Loos

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