17 Mar 2006
Volver
Three generations of women survive the east wind, fire, insanity, superstition and even death by means of goodness, lies and boundless vitality.
The Fatal Legacy
On his wedding eve Henry Halleck opens a sealed envelope which has been handed down to each generation, and learns that the family is cursed with a lust for drink. He signs the pledge which bears the signatures of his fathers.
Top Billed Cast
Marguerite Courtot Helen Halleck - Henry's Wife
Tom Moore Jack Halleck - the Son
Alice Hollister Maud Halleck - Jack's Wife
Harry F. Millarde Harry Halleck - the Grandson
Anna Q. Nilsson Anna Halleck - Harry's Wife
Guy Coombs Forbes
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