Most Precious Thing in Life

Most Precious Thing in Life

★ 5.8IMDb Score
Released:1934-06-15
Duration:67 min
Director:Lambert Hillyer
Actors:Richard Cromwell, Jean Arthur, Donald Cook, Anita Louise, Mary Forbes
Production:Columbia Pictures

Overview:

An unwed mother watches as her illegitimate son is raised by others. Director Lambert Hillyer's 1934 drama stars Jean Arthur, Richard Cromwell, Donald Cook, Anita Louise, Jane Darwell, Mary Forbes and Ward Bond.

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