The Devil's Pay Day

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Overview

When Gregory Van Houten went to the country to recuperate, he intended to remain only a few weeks and then return to plunge into the swirl of city gaieties. But when Van Houten returned he brought with him a country-girl wife and set upon himself the seal of new duties and obligations.

Cast: Franklyn Farnum, Leah Baird, Gertrude Astor, Charles Perley, Countess Du Cello, more

Director: William Worthington

Genres: Drama, Crime

Cast

Franklyn Farnum

Gregory Van Houten

Leah Baird

Jean Haskins

Gertrude Astor

Hazel Davidson

Charles Perley

James Hanley

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Countess Du Cello

Mrs. Haskins

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Seymour Hastings

Mr. Haskins

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