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The Greatest Thing in Life

The Greatest Thing in Life

Drama, War, Romance

1h

December 22, 1918 (106 years ago)

Overview

A lost film. Leo Peret has a small quiet tobacco shop in Greenwich Village. Edward Livingston, a wealthy young clubman and man-about-town, comes in frequently ostensibly to buy cigarettes but in reality to talk to the daughter Jeannette, and he is soon in love with the little shop girl. Leo is homesick for his native France, but lacks the funds to make the passage. Edward, learning of their plight, sends $1,000 with a note saying that the money is payment for a good deed. Leo accepts the money and he and Jeannette embark at once.

ActorAge thenAge now
Lillian Gish

Lillian Gish

Jeannette Peret

Birthday: October 14, 1893

25 February 27, 1993 (99)
Robert Harron

Robert Harron

Edward Livingston

Birthday: April 12, 1893

25 September 5, 1920 (27)
David Butler

David Butler

Mr. Le Bebe

Birthday: December 16, 1894

24 June 14, 1979 (84)
Peaches Jackson

Peaches Jackson

Miss Peaches

Birthday: October 9, 1913

5 February 23, 2002 (88)
Adolph Lestina

Adolph Lestina

Leo Peret

Birthday: February 25, 1861

57 August 23, 1923 (62)
Elmo Lincoln

Elmo Lincoln

The American Soldier

Birthday: February 5, 1889

29 June 27, 1952 (63)
Edward Peil Sr.

Edward Peil Sr.

The German Officer

Birthday: January 18, 1883

35 December 29, 1958 (75)
Kate Bruce

Kate Bruce

Jeannette's Aunt

Birthday: February 16, 1860

58 April 2, 1946 (86)