The Poor Little Rich Girl
Genres
Overview
Gwen's family is rich, but her parents ignore her and most of the servants push her around, so she is lonely and unhappy. Her father is concerned only with making money, and her mother cares only about her social position. But one day a servant's irresponsibility creates a crisis that causes everyone to rethink what is important to them.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
65 min
Release Date
1917-03-05
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
34
Vote Average
5.8
Mary Pickford
Gwen
Madlaine Traverse
Gwendolyn's Mother
Charles Wellesley
Gwendolyn's Father
Gladys Fairbanks
Jane
Frank McGlynn Sr.
The Plumber
Emile La Croix
The Organ Grinder
Marcia Harris
Miss Royale
Marcia Harris
Thomas
Frank Andrews
Potter
Herbert Prior
The Doctor
George Gernon
Johnny Blake
Maxine Elliott Hicks
Susie May Squoggs (as Maxine Hicks)
Nora Cecil
One of Gwendolyn's Teachers (uncredited)
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