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American Methods (1917)

1917-04-30 · 1h 0m · EN
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William Armstrong, an American whose family is from France, inherits an iron mine in France. With his sister Betty, he travels to France to take over the business. In the village near the mine lives Claire, the daughter of a wealthy family, who is engaged to the scheming Duc de Bligny. When Claire's family loses all their money, the Duc dumps her for the daughter of a wealthy manufacturer. Armstrong and his sister find themselves caught up in this intrigue, which becomes more complicated when Armstrong falls for Claire.

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Frank LloydWriter, DirectorF. McGrew WillisWriter

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William FarnumWilliam FarnumWilliam ArmstrongJewel CarmenJewel CarmenClaire de BeaulieuBertram GrassbyBertram GrassbyGaston - Duc de BlignyWillard LouisWillard LouisM. MoulinetLillian WestLillian WestMarie MoulinetFlorence VidorFlorence VidorBetty Armstrong

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What is American Methods about?

William Armstrong, an American whose family is from France, inherits an iron mine in France. With his sister Betty, he travels to France to take over the business. In the village near the mine lives Claire, the daughter of a wealthy family, who is engaged to the scheming Duc de Bligny. When Claire's family loses all their money, the Duc dumps her for the daughter of a wealthy manufacturer. Armstrong and his sister find themselves caught up in this intrigue, which becomes more complicated when Armstrong falls for Claire.

How long is American Methods?

American Methods has a runtime of 60 minutes.