Devotion(1931)
DEVOTION WAS ALL THAT THE LAW WOULD ALLOW HER TO GIVE HIM......LOVE WAS OUT OF THE QUESTION!
A young Londoner disguises herself to become governess of the son of the barrister she loves.
Movie: Devotion
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Shirley Mortimer
David Trent
Mr. Emmet Mortimer
Mrs. Mortimer
Sergeant Herbert Coggins
Mrs. Matilda Coggins
Pansy
Norman Harrington
Mrs. Trent
Tibby - The Cook
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A young Londoner disguises herself to become governess of the son of the barrister she loves.
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1931-09-25
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6.8
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DEVOTION WAS ALL THAT THE LAW WOULD ALLOW HER TO GIVE HIM......LOVE WAS OUT OF THE QUESTION!
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