The Story of Esther Costello
Top 10 Billed Cast
Margaret Landi
Carlo Landi
Esther Costello
Harry Grant
Frank Wenzel
Mother Superior
Jennie Costello
Paul Marchant
Art Gallery Customer
Father Devlin
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