The Spirit of Romance (1917)
Abby Lou is the niece of the crabbed old antique dealer, Richard Cobb. Old Richard Cobb has a son who possesses all the qualities that his father seemingly was born without. This son, Tom Cobb, loves Abby Lou and is working on his great invention, a kettle that will not boil over. Finances are the only drawback to its successful achievement.
Director: E. Mason Hopper
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Vivian Martin as Abby Lou Maynard |
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Colin Chase as Tom Cobb |
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Herbert Standing as Joseph Snow |
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George Fisher as Percival Rollins |
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Percy Challenger as Richard Cobb |
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Elinor Hancock as Mrs. Rollins |
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Daisy Jefferson as Marguerite D'Arcy |
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Doc Crane as Mace |
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John Burton as |
| Directing | E. Mason Hopper | Director |
| Writing | Adele Harris | Scenario Writer |
| Writing | George S. Hopkins | Story |
| Camera | James Van Trees | Director of Photography |
| Art | Una Nixson Hopkins | Art Direction |