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The Forbidden Thing is a american film of genre Drama directed by Allan Dwan released in USA on 1 november 1920 with James Kirkwood Sr.

The Forbidden Thing (1920)

The Forbidden Thing
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Released in USA 1 november 1920
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OriginUSA
Genres Drama

The Forbidden Thing est un film américain réalisé par Allan Dwan, sorti en 1920.

Synopsis

Le puritain Abel Blake prévoit de se marier avec Joan lorsque celle-ci est appelée au chevet d'un oncle malade dans un village voisin. En son absence, Abel tombe sous l'influence d'un groupe d'amis qui l'emmènent au "Ryan's", un dancing célèbre, où il rencontre la séductrice Glory Prada. Glory décide de faire la conquête d'Abel, qui tombe sous son emprise et finalement l'épouse. En apprenant cette nouvelle, la mère d'Abel meurt de chagrin et Joan se marie avec Dave, un pêcheur. Glory se lasse rapidement de lui et s'enfuit avec Jose Silva, propriétaire d'un cirque ambulant.

Actors

James Kirkwood Sr.

(Abel Blake)Helen Jerome Eddy

(Joan)King Baggot

(Dave)Gertrude Claire

(Mrs. Blake)Gertrude Claire

(Mme Blake)Arthur Thalasso

(Joe Portega)
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