
Princess Virtue
Drama
Overview
The daughter of a disowned upper class Bostonian finds acceptance in Parisian society.
Top Cast


Mae Murray
Mae Murray
Lianne Demarest
Mae Murray
Lianne Demarest


Lule Warrenton
Lule Warrenton
Clare Demarest
Lule Warrenton
Clare Demarest


Wheeler Oakman
Wheeler Oakman
Basil Demarest
Wheeler Oakman
Basil Demarest


Clarissa Selwynne
Clarissa Selwynne
Countess Oudoff
Clarissa Selwynne
Countess Oudoff


Gretchen Lederer
Gretchen Lederer
Mlle. Sari
Gretchen Lederer
Mlle. Sari


Harry von Meter
Harry von Meter
Count Oudoff
Harry von Meter
Count Oudoff


Paul Nicholson
Paul Nicholson
Baron Strensky
Paul Nicholson
Baron Strensky


Jean Hersholt
Jean Hersholt
Emile Carre
Jean Hersholt
Emile Carre


John Vosper
John Vosper
Undetermined Role (as Jack Vosburgh)
John Vosper
Undetermined Role (as Jack Vosburgh)
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