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| Daughters of Pleasure | |
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| Directed by | William Beaudine |
| Written by | Eve Unsell Harvey F. Thew (titles) |
| Based on | A story by Caleb Proctor |
| Produced by | B.F. Zeidman |
| Starring | Marie Prevost Monte Blue Clara Bow |
| Cinematography | Charles Van Enger |
| Edited by | Edward C McDermott |
| Distributed by | Principal Distributors |
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| Country | United States |
Daughters of Pleasure is a 1924 American silent romantic comedy film directed by William Beaudine and starring Marie Prevost and Monte Blue. Based on a story by Caleb Proctor, the film features an early appearance by Clara Bow who plays a supporting role. [1]
An incomplete print of the film is housed at the Library of Congress with two of the six reels missing. [2] [3]
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