Heart's Desire
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Henri Le Rocque's arrival in an island village causes much anger when he insists upon advanced rental for the land he owns. Accompanying Le Rocque is his nephew Paul, who is recovering from a broken heart. One day, little flower girl Fleurette visits the Le Rocque estate to make a present of a rare flower and is shot as a trespasser. She is nursed back to health at the mansion, and Paul falls in love with her. However, trouble is brewing in the village which will endanger all their lives.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1917-04-30
Runtime: 50 mins
Director: Francis J. Grandon
Writer: Eve Unsell
Spoken language: No Language
Genres: Drama
Original title: Heart's Desire
Production Companies: Famous Players Film Company
Production Countries: United States of America
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