The Girl Who Wouldn't Wait

The Girl Who Wouldn't Wait

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The Girl Who Wouldn't Wait

1929

1h 36m

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Romance

Overview

A pair of youthful lovers are separated by war and misunderstanding.

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6 members

Acting

Margaret Livingston

Judy Judd

Margaret Livingston

Acting

William Scott

Sam Harper

William Scott

Acting

Gertrude Short

Maizie

Gertrude Short

Acting

Wilfrid North

Warden

Wilfrid North

Acting

Danny O'Shea

Lynn Kent

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Joseph Bennett

Detective (as Joe Bennett)

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