The Great Problem

Nan
0h 50m
1916

Overview

A young pickpocket is taken in by an attorney who attempts to 'civilize' her.

Country : United States of America
Genre : Drama
Languages : Not Available
Released Date: 1916-04-17

Top Billed Cast

Violet Mersereau

Dan Hanlon

Lionel Adams

Kittens Reichert

William Dyer

Mathilde Brundage

Howard Crampton

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