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The Valley of Decision

Dec 4, 1916 · 50m
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Drama

PLOT

Reformer Arnold Gray fights child labor and social issues. An ambitious clubwoman, Rhoda Lewis, helps him secure a gubernatorial nomination. Arnold marries a respected writer named Jane Morton. When Jane becomes pregnant, Arnold fears a child will hinder his political career. Pressured by Rhoda and Arnold, Jane suffers acute depression over the situation. Arnold wins the election, but Jane dies shortly after. Grief-stricken, Arnold dreams of his unborn son and wakes to find his wife alive, realizing the tragedy was only a nightmare.

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CAST

Richard Bennett
Arnold Gray
Adrienne Morrison
Jane Morton
George Periolat
Dr. Brainard
Constance Bennett
Unborn soul
Joan Bennett
Unborn soul
Barbara Bennett
Unborn soul
Blanche Bennett
Woman
Rhoda Lewis
Blanche Hanson
Directed by Rae Berger

DETAILS

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

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