Making the Grade(1929)
Based on George Ade's story about a wealthy young man whose life is changed by his love for a gardener's daughter, transforming him into a more compassionate person.
Movie: Making the Grade
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Herbert Littell Dodsworth
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Based on George Ade's story about a wealthy young man whose life is changed by his love for a gardener's daughter, transforming him into a more compassionate person.
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1929-02-17
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