Poor, Dear Margaret Kirby
Genres
Overview
John Kirby is in desperate financial straits so when his wife Margaret refuses his request to help him obtain a loan from her guest, Gordon Pell, he attempts suicide and failing that becomes seriously ill. Margaret grudgingly takes in boarders mixing with people outside her social set. As her resentment grows Lucille, John's former flame, forges telegrams to drive a wedge further between them, but Gordon steps in the clear the air and the pair work through their difficulties.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
50 min
Release Date
1921-02-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
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Vote Average
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Elaine Hammerstein
Margaret Kirby
William B. Donaldson
John Kirby
Ellen Cassidy
Lucille Yardsley
Helen Lindroth
Mrs. Dunning
Warburton Gamble
Gordon Pell
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