
The Eternal Question
Drama
Overview
Pierre Felix, a couturier, makes a $25,000 bet with Ralph Courtland that he can take a girl from the streets, dress her appropriately, and within three months have her accepted into society.
Top Cast


Olga Petrova
Olga Petrova
Bianca
Olga Petrova
Bianca


Mahlon Hamilton
Mahlon Hamilton
Ralph Courtland
Mahlon Hamilton
Ralph Courtland


Warner Oland
Warner Oland
Pierre Felix
Warner Oland
Pierre Felix


Edward Martindel
Edward Martindel
Allen Tait
Edward Martindel
Allen Tait


Howard Missimer
Howard Missimer
King of Montemaro
Howard Missimer
King of Montemaro


Arthur Hoops
Arthur Hoops
Grand Duke of Serdian
Arthur Hoops
Grand Duke of Serdian
Henry Leone
Henry Leone
Carlo
Henry Leone
Carlo
Evelyn Dumo
Evelyn Dumo
Carlotta
Evelyn Dumo
Carlotta
Clarice Snyder
Clarice Snyder
Little Girl
Clarice Snyder
Little Girl
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