Young actress Bonnie May finds work in a private play given at Mrs. Baron’s mansion, where she endears herself to all, especially Victor Baron, the invalid son who has written the play. He begs her to stay on to help him write another play, despite the reluctance of his mother.
Victor Barron
Young actress Bonnie May finds work in a private play given at Mrs. Baron’s mansion, where she endears herself to all, especially Victor Baron, the invalid son who has written the play. He begs her to stay on to help him write another play, despite the reluctance of his mother.
1920-06-10
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HAVE YOU READ THE NOVEL "BONNIE MAY?" BY LOUIS DODGE WHETHER YOU HAVE OR NOT YOU WILL WANT TO SEE BONNIE MAY ON THE SCREEN AS PORTRAYED BY BESSIE LOVE
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