The Pretender

Nan
0h 50m
1915

Overview

Upon his death Jerry Livingstone, a wealthy convict, leaves his son Henry the sole heir of a considerable fortune with the provision of a larger additional sum if he marries Jerry's ward, Winifred Gale. Upon hearing this, Winifred writes to the young Livingstone that she will not participate in a marriage of convenience.

Country : United States of America
Genre : Drama
Languages : No Language
Released Date: 1915-07-24

Top Billed Cast

George Walsh

Bat Rogers

Felix Modjeska

Henry Livingstone

Elsie de Wolfe

Winifred Gale

Vester Pegg

Eric Eccles

Ben Lewis

John T. Dillon

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