The Understudy (1913)

10.0/10 14 min Drama

Overview

Stella Le Vere, an ambitious but struggling actress, is abandoned by her husband and is forced to leave her baby girl, Grace, in the care of an orphan asylum. Later, the child is adopted by a well-to-do and kindly family named Thornton, who bring Grace up in ignorance of her identity.

Cast

Winifred Greenwood

Grace Thornton - the Understudy

Thomas Commerford

Mr. Thornton

Frank Weed

Bob Burnitt - the Stage Director

Lafe McKee

Ben Rosenthal - the Manager

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