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The Foundling

Aug 1, 1915 · 50m
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Drama

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Molly O, a young girl abandoned by her wealthy painter father, David King, after her mother's death; she endures an orphanage and a cruel boardinghouse before her father, remorseful and famous, unknowingly adopts the impostor niece of the orphanage matron instead, leading to Molly's return as a maid in his home, ultimately revealing her true identity and reuniting them. Version destroyed by fire.

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CAST

Mary Pickford
Molly O
Edward Martindel
David King (as Edward Martindale)
Marcia Harris
Julia Ember
Tammany Young
Crook
Mildred Morris
Jennie
Maggie Weston
Mrs. Grimes
Directed by Allan Dwan

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Famous Players Film Company
Country
US

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