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The Gentle Intruder

February 19, 1917

50 minutes

James Kirkwood

Drama

Overview

Mary Miles Minter is Sylvia, the niece of a man who leaves her a fortune. The money is in the hands of his lawyer, Baxter, who uses it to support his ambitious wife and daughter. Sylvia comes to Baxter's home and it's obvious she's not wanted there. Arnold, Baxter's son, is wasting his life away with drinking and nightclubbing, but Sylvia sweetly influences him to straighten up.

Movie Details

Release Date

February 19, 1917

Runtime

50 minutes

Director

James Kirkwood

Production Companies

American Film Company

Cast

Mary Miles Minter

Sylvia

George Fisher

Arnold Baxter

Eugenie Forde

Mrs. Baxter

Harvey Clark

Mr. Baxter (as Harvey Clarke)

Franklin Ritchie

The Count

George Periolat

Sylvia's Uncle

The Gentle Intruder

Overview