
The Conquering Power
Romance · Drama
Overview
Young playboy Charles Grandet is sent to live with his miserly uncle after his father loses his fortune. He and his cousin Eugenie fall in love, but his uncle sends him away and tries to arrange a marriage more to his liking (and profit!). Will true love triumph?
Top Cast


Rudolph Valentino
Rudolph Valentino
Charles Grandet
Rudolph Valentino
Charles Grandet


Alice Terry
Alice Terry
Eugenie Grandet
Alice Terry
Eugenie Grandet


Ralph Lewis
Ralph Lewis
Pere Grandet
Ralph Lewis
Pere Grandet


Carrie Daumery
Carrie Daumery
Mere Grandet
Carrie Daumery
Mere Grandet
Bridgetta Clark
Bridgetta Clark
Madame des Grassins
Bridgetta Clark
Madame des Grassins
Mark Fenton
Mark Fenton
Monsieur des Grassins
Mark Fenton
Monsieur des Grassins
Ward Wing
Ward Wing
Adolphe des Grassins
Ward Wing
Adolphe des Grassins


Eric Mayne
Eric Mayne
Victor Grandet
Eric Mayne
Victor Grandet


Edward Connelly
Edward Connelly
Notary Cruchot
Edward Connelly
Notary Cruchot
George Atkinson
George Atkinson
Bonfons Cruchot
George Atkinson
Bonfons Cruchot
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