Little White Lie

An orphan is uncertain whether she wants to remain with her adoptive family or return to the orphanage.

Cast

Sharon McManus

as Amber

Marta Linden

as Elizabeth

Donald Curtis

as Paul

Naomi Childers

as Orphanage Matron (uncredited)

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