The Painted Lady
Oct 24 1912
•0h 12m
•Drama
A lonely young woman lives with her strict father who forbids her to wear make-up. One day at an ice cream social, she meets a young man you seems interested in her. However, unknown to her, he is a burglar who is only interested in breaking into her father's house. One night she is awakened by a noise.
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Blanche Sweet
The Older Sister
Madge Kirby
The Younger Sister
Charles Hill Mailes
The Father
Kate Bruce
The Mother
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