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The Unfortunate Sex

October 4, 1920

60 minutes

Elsier La Maie

Drama

Overview

Given away by her wealthy father, James Harrington, as an infant because she was born a female, Peggy has been raised by a kindly underworld crook. One day, while selling papers at the news stand, Peggy meets rising young attorney George Bentley who convinces her to aid the police in capturing Spike Kelly, a notorious member of her foster parent's gang.

Movie Details

Release Date

October 4, 1920

Runtime

60 minutes

Director

Elsier La Maie

Production Companies

Frances Edmonde Productions

Cast

Frances Edmonde

Peggy

George Larkin

George Bentley

Harry von Meter

James Harrington

Katharine Lewis

Mrs. Harrington

Earl Schaeffer

Spike Kelly

Jeanne Poe

Plug Ugly's Wife

The Unfortunate Sex

Overview