Sold for Marriage is a 1916 American drama film directed by Christy Cabanne for Triangle Film Corporation. Its working title was Marja of the Steppes. The plot concerns a beautiful young Russian village girl who is in love with a young but poor boy but whose guardian wants her to marry a rich old man that she does not love. When she refuses, her uncle arranges for her to be sold for marriage in America. An extant film, a copy preserved at the Library of Congress.
Sold for Marriage (1916)
Directed by Christy Cabanne
Genres - Drama, Romance, Silent Film |
Sub-Genres - Silent Film |
Release Date - Apr 16, 1916 |
Run Time - 50 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
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America, Library Of Congress, Marja Of The Steppes, Russian Village, Wedding
Alternate Titles
Marfa of Russia
Sold for Marriage
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