Sowers and Reapers

Sowers and Reapers

Sowers and Reapers

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Sowers and Reapers

"A modern time story. Should a bride suffer in silence under evil sown by her father-in-law. A father sowed treachery. A bride reaped tragedy. How?"

1917

0h 50m

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Drama

Overview

Annie Leigh, a factory worker who marries Earle Courtney, the son of a millionaire. However, Earle's father, Major James Courtney, is determined to see his son marry a wealthy socialite, Ethel Ainsworth. To achieve this, the Major orchestrates a cruel scheme:

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Emmy Wehlen

Emmy Wehlen

Annie Leigh

Frank Currier

Frank Currier

Major James Courtney

Harry Davenport

Harry Davenport

Henry Ainsworth

Kate Blancke

Kate Blancke

Mrs. Leigh

David Thompson

David Thompson

William Jenkins

George Christie

Earle Courtney

Peggy Parr

Sadie Jones

Claire McCormack

Ella Burt

Emanuel A. Turner

Paul Roubais

Walter Horton

Len Peters

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Directed by: George D. Baker
Written by: George D. Baker
Produced by: B.A. Rolfe

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