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The death of her clergyman husband causes Mrs. Stanley, young mother of teenage twins, to change her style of life.
Acting
Lois Wilson captures restrained longing exploding into joy.
Costume
The transformation wardrobe tells its own delicious story.
Direction
DeMille's understated touch lets the premise breathe.

Director
William C. deMille
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