Wonder of Women

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Wonder of Women

1929

1h 35m

3.0(4 votes)

Drama

Overview

The artistic temperament of a German concert pianist renders him chronically unfaithful to his devoted wife. This film is believed lost.

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13 members

Acting

Lewis Stone

Stephen Tromholt

Acting

Leila Hyams

Karen

Acting

Peggy Wood

Brigitte

Acting

Harry Myers

Bruno Heim

Acting

Sarah Padden

Anna

Acting

George Fawcett

Doctor

Acting

Blanche Friderici

Tromholt's Housekeeper

Acting

Wally Albright

Wulle-Wulle

Acting

Carmencita Johnson

Lottie, as a toddler

Acting

Anita Louise

Lottie, as a child

Acting

Dietrich Haupt

Kurt, as a child

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Acting

Ullrich Haupt

Kurt

Acting

Russ Columbo

(uncredited)

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