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The Greater Woman is a american film of genre Drama directed by Frank Powell released in USA on 26 february 1917 with Marjorie Rambeau
The Greater Woman (1917)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 26 february 1917
Directed by Frank Powell
OriginUSA
Genres Drama
Themes Films based on plays
The Greater Woman is a lost 1917 silent film drama starring Broadway actress Marjorie Rambeau in her first motion picture beginning a 40 year screen career. Mutual Film released the film and Frank Powell directed.
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Marjorie Rambeau
(Auriole Praed)
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