The Conquering Power(1921)
Enter Romance-a young blood from Paris, into the life of Eugenie Grandet -a life of chintz and candle-light
Young playboy Charles Grandet is sent to live with his miserly uncle after his father loses his fortune. He and his cousin Eugenie fall in love, but his uncle sends him away and tries to arrange a marriage more to his liking (and profit!). Will true love triumph?
Movie: The Conquering Power
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Charles Grandet
Eugenie Grandet
Pere Grandet
Mere Grandet
Victor Grandet
Notary Cruchot
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Young playboy Charles Grandet is sent to live with his miserly uncle after his father loses his fortune. He and his cousin Eugenie fall in love, but his uncle sends him away and tries to arrange a marriage more to his liking (and profit!). Will true love triumph?
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1921-07-08
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Enter Romance-a young blood from Paris, into the life of Eugenie Grandet -a life of chintz and candle-light
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