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  • His Prior Claim (1914)
  • Short | Short, Drama
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His Prior Claim (1914)
Short | Short, Drama

Because his scapegrace brother has married a frivolous girl, William Dearborn turns his face against them. In desperation Harry determines to steal, and is fatally wounded by a watchman. Molly, dying of exhaustion, leaves their baby alone ...See moreBecause his scapegrace brother has married a frivolous girl, William Dearborn turns his face against them. In desperation Harry determines to steal, and is fatally wounded by a watchman. Molly, dying of exhaustion, leaves their baby alone in the world, but her friend Mabel, Dearborn's trusted employee, adopts her Then one day Dearborn learns that he has a niece, and is captivated by her. He urges his prior claim to the child, but little Edith wants "Mama Mabel" to go wherever she goes. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Updated Dec 18, 1914

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Dec 18, 1914 (United States)

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6 cast members
Name Known for
Augusta Anderson
Mabel Knowles Mabel Knowles   See fewer
Henry A. Barrows
William Dearborn William Dearborn   See fewer
Gretchen Hartman
Molly Gray Molly Gray   See fewer
Robert Nolan
Harry Dearborn (as Bob Nolan) Harry Dearborn (as Bob Nolan)   See fewer
Jane Lee
Molly & Harry's Baby Molly & Harry's Baby   See fewer
Lucille Young
Undetermined Role (unconfirmed) Undetermined Role (unconfirmed)   See fewer
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