The Greatest Thing in Life

D.W. Griffith
1918-12-22


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60 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Lillian Gish Jeannette Peret Unowned
Robert Harron Edward Livingston Unowned
David Butler Mr. Le Bebe Unowned
Peaches Jackson Miss Peaches Unowned
Adolph Lestina Leo Peret Unowned
Elmo Lincoln The American Soldier Unowned
Edward Peil Sr. The German Officer Unowned
Kate Bruce Jeannette's Aunt Unowned