The World for Sale (1918)
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Directors
J. Stuart Blackton
Cast
Conway Tearle
The story
As described in a film magazine, Fleda Druse and her father Gabriel sever their connections with the wandering Romani and become Christians. In childhood Fieda had been given in marriage to Jethro Fawe, and in accordance with the gypsy creed and after a 17-year separation Jethro comes to claim his bride. Fleda loves Ingolby, leader of the Canadian settlement, and will not accept the attentions of Jethro.
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drama film, silent film
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