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The Weaker Vessel
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Mary MacLaren
Abby Hopkins
Thurston Hall
J. Booth Hunter
Anne Schaefer
Mrs. Hopkins
Zoe Rae
Jane
Lina Basquette
Jessie
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Abby Hopkins, the eldest of a small-town newspaper-owner's five daughters, is urged by her family to marry the wealthy, twice-widowed J.B. Hanks. Abby leaves Hank on the night of the wedding and goes to New York, where she supports herself as a waitress and shares an apartment with a co-worker. At the restaurant, Abby meets J. Booth Hunter, a heavy-drinking "ham" actor, and tries to convince him to give up liquor. Hanks shows up one day and during a battle with his estranged wife, Hunter comes to Abby's rescue. Abby finally gets a divorce from Hanks, Hunter conquers his drinking habit, and Abby marries him.
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1919-06-30
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