The Daughter of the Hills

The Daughter of the Hills

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The Daughter of the Hills

1913

0h 33m

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Overview

A Roman gladiator marries a shepherdess, who is horrified by his brutality in the arena, until he is moved by the Christian evangelism of Paul.

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Famous Players Film Company

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8 members

Acting

Laura Sawyer

Floria

Laura Sawyer

Acting

David Davies

Floria's Father

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Wellington A. Playter

Serquis

Wellington A. Playter

Acting

P.W. Nares

Nero

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Frank Van Buren

The Apostle Paul

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Ben Breakstone

Opposing Gladiator

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Carmen De Gonzales

Leader of the Dance

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Alexander Gaden

A Slave

Alexander Gaden

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