Charity(1916)
Drama written by the film's star Linda Arvidson, under her married name Linda Griffith, was her both her final screenplay and film appearance.
Movie: Charity
Top 10 Billed Cast
Mary Fleming
Jimmie Fleming (Mary's brother)
Mr. Fleming
Anne (superintendent's daughter)
The little 'orphan girl'
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