A Hungry Heart (1917)

Plot Summary

Vivacious little Gilberte, known as Frou Frou, is the daughter of M. Brigard, a retired merchant, who has as his companion in a life of gaiety, Comte Paul de Valreas, a much younger man. Both the Count and Henry de Sartorys are in love with Frou Frou, and when De Sartorys asks for the hand of Frou Frou, M. Brigard refers him to Louise, the elder daughter, who is in charge of the household. To Louise, who loves de Sartorys, comes the first anguish of her life, when he confides his love for Frou Frou. However, she confers with her little sister who agrees to marry De Sartorys. Paul also asks for Frou Frou's hand, but Brigard refuses, stating he is too jolly a companion to be trusted as a son-in-law.

Full Cast & Characters

Alice Brady

Frou Frou

Edward Langford

Comte Paul de Valreas

George MacQuarrie

Marquis Henri de Sartorys

Gerda Holmes

Louis Brigard

Alec B. Francis

M. Brigard

John Dudley

Baron de Combri

Edna Whistler

Baronne de Combri

Charles Harley

Pitou

Josephine Earle

Pauline

Horace Haine

Gaston

Ray Carrara

Georgie de Sartorys

Mathilde Brundage

Mother of Comte de Valreas

Director & Crew

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