The Eavesdropper
Top 5 Billed Cast
Hidalgo
Manuella
Mercedes
Mercedes' Friend
Carlos
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Overview
Hidalgo offers his daughter's hand in marriage when he can't repay a loan to Manuella. But when Manuella overhears the daughter bidding farewell to her lover, he is so moved by their devotion that he cancels the debt.
Release Date
1909-05-03
Average
3.5
Rating:
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