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The Ragged Messenger (1917)

The Ragged Messenger poster
Directed by
Frank Wilson
Genre
drama film, silent film
Country
United Kingdom
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A millionaire's mistress marries his nephew. The marriage brings misery and heartbreak to everyone involved.

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What happens

The Ragged Messenger is a 1917 British drama film directed by Frank Wilson and starring Violet Hopson, Gerald Ames, Basil Gill and George Foley. It was based on the 1904 novel The Ragged Messenger by W.B. Maxwell. A millionaire's mistress marries his nephew, but their relationship only leads to misery and heartbreak for all. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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