The Ragged Heiress_
Facing a prison term, James Moreton makes provision for the care of his motherless daughter, Lucia, by his brother and sister-in-law; she is cruelly treated by them and runs away with her nurse, Nora Burke. As a young woman, she takes the name Lucia Burke, and after Nora's death she gets a domestic position in the home of her uncle--each unaware of the other's identity.
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Shirley Mason, John Harron, Edwin Stevens
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Ragged Heiress was released 104 years ago in 1922.
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Facing a prison term, James Moreton makes provision for the care of his motherless daughter, Lucia, by his brother and sister-in-law; she is cruelly treated ...
The Ragged Heiress is a Drama film with a runtime of 0h 50m.
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What is The Ragged Heiress about?
Facing a prison term, James Moreton makes provision for the care of his motherless daughter, Lucia, by his brother and sister-in-law; she is cruelly treated by them and runs away with her nurse, Nora Burke. As a young woman, she takes the name Lucia Burke, and after Nora's death she gets a domestic position in the home of her uncle--each unaware of the other's identity.
How long is The Ragged Heiress?
The Ragged Heiress has a runtime of 50 minutes (0h 50m).
Who stars in The Ragged Heiress?
The cast of The Ragged Heiress includes Shirley Mason, John Harron, Edwin Stevens, Cecil Van Auker, Claire McDowell.
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Drama