The Conquering Power (1921)

6.1/10 89 min Romance Drama

Overview

Young playboy Charles Grandet is sent to live with his miserly uncle after his father loses his fortune. He and his cousin Eugenie fall in love, but his uncle sends him away and tries to arrange a marriage more to his liking (and profit!). Will true love triumph?

Cast

Rudolph Valentino

Charles Grandet

Alice Terry

Eugenie Grandet

Ralph Lewis

Pere Grandet

Carrie Daumery

Mere Grandet

Eric Mayne

Victor Grandet

Edward Connelly

Notary Cruchot

Louise Emmons

Washerwoman (uncredited)

John George

Villager (uncredited)

Rolfe Sedan

Annette's Suitor (uncredited)

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