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The Spurs of Sybil

The Spurs of Sybil

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Drama

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Heiress Sybil Drew is told by her Aunt Annabelle she must earn her own living for a year or be disinherited. Setting out for New York she finds many adventures and toils, including being mistaken for a thief before true love and success come her way.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

50 mins

Rating

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Release Date

04 March 1918

Country

United States of America

Cast

Alice Brady

Alice Brady

Sybil Drew

John Bowers

John Bowers

Dr. Ross Alger

John Davidson

John Davidson

Paul Berwick

Herbert Barrington

Herbert Barrington

Detective

Iseth Munro

Iseth Munro

Mrs. Alva Penfield

Justine Cutting

Justine Cutting

Aunt Annabelle

Eugenie Woodward

Eugenie Woodward

Oleander Berwick

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