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  • A Place in the Sun (1917)
  • Short | Short, Drama
A Place in the Sun (1917)
Short | Short, Drama

Frank North, out of employment, leaves his family and goes to another city to seek work. He is terribly injured and unable to notify his wife. Rapidly the North family approaches starvation. Little Marion, the daughter finds a wallet on ...See moreFrank North, out of employment, leaves his family and goes to another city to seek work. He is terribly injured and unable to notify his wife. Rapidly the North family approaches starvation. Little Marion, the daughter finds a wallet on the street, dropped by Banning, a miser. Believing that the Lord had sent the money for her sick mother, the child utilizes it to purchase medicine and groceries. Banning causes Marion's arrest. She is arraigned in the Juvenile Court. However, the judge, after hearing her story, throws Banning out of court. A charitable society takes care of the family, locates North and aids him to recovery, then secures him a permanent position. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Updated Jul 4, 1917

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Jul 4, 1917 (United States)

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4 cast members
Name Known for
Mary McAllister
Marion North Marion North   See fewer
John Cossar
Frank North Frank North   See fewer
Mabel Bardine
Harriet North Harriet North   See fewer
Arthur W. Bates
John Banning John Banning   See fewer
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