The Modern Prodigal

The Modern Prodigal

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The Modern Prodigal

1913

0h 20m

9.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

With all the good influences and favorable surroundings of a model home, Mr. and Mrs. Gray cannot understand why their son, Jack, does not prefer it to all other places. Jack seeks pleasure elsewhere and his father finds fault with him for his non-appearance at supper-time or his delay in getting home a certain hour at night.

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Van Dyke Brooke

Van Dyke Brooke

Mr. Gray, a Banker

Mary Maurice

Mary Maurice

Mrs. Gray

James Morrison

James Morrison

Jack Gray, Their Son

Jean the Dog

Jean, the Dog

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Directed by: Van Dyke Brooke

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