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The Gentle Intruder (1917)

Movie 50 min

Drama

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.

Clifford Howard Writer James Kirkwood Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 19, 1917
Runtime
50 min
IMDb
tt0007995
Language
Studio
American Film Company

Themes

Cast

Mary Miles Minter Mary Miles Minter Sylvia George Fisher George Fisher Arnold Baxter Eugenie Forde Eugenie Forde Mrs. Baxter Harvey Clark Harvey Clark Mr. Baxter (as Harvey Clarke) Franklin Ritchie Franklin Ritchie The Count George Periolat George Periolat Sylvia's Uncle Marie Van Tassell Marie Van Tassell Ethel Ullman

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Gentle Intruder about?
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.
Who directed The Gentle Intruder?
The Gentle Intruder was directed by James Kirkwood.
Who stars in The Gentle Intruder?
The Gentle Intruder stars Mary Miles Minter, George Fisher, Eugenie Forde, Harvey Clark.
When was The Gentle Intruder released?
The Gentle Intruder is a 1917 drama film.
Where can I watch The Gentle Intruder?
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