The Eavesdropper
β 3.5 Β· 1909 Β· 8m Β· Drama Β· Romance
Hidalgo offers his daughter's hand in marriage when he can't repay a loan to Manuella. But when Manuella overhears the daughter bidding farewell to her lover, he is so moved by their devotion that he cancels the debt.
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