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Daphne Kip Breaks Engagement For Theatrical Comeback
Daphne Kip confronts money woes and social climb in New York. She ends her engagement with Clay Wimburn after learning of her fiancé's poverty and pursues acting with the help of Tom Duane and theater magnate Reben. Her mother and Bayard's wife Leila jockey for status as Daphne joins a theatrical company and faces a harsh rehearsal. Her father Wesley arrives, surprised by her independence and new earnings.
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Clay Wimburn
Cleveland
Daphne Kip
Clay
Wall Street
New York
Daphne
Bayard
Europe
Leila
Wimburn
Tom Duane
Gray
Baynard
Duane
Reben
Miss Kemble
Mrs. Vining
Mr. Reben
Eldon
Batterson
Nan
Miss Kip
Dunne
Goodby
Mamma
Clorion
Beaver
Grand Central
WRS
Broad Street
Ben Franklin
Moses
Fiftyninth Street
Grand Central Station
Eve
Biltmore
Wesley