Drama · United States of America · 1923 · 1h 10m

Desire

Director

Cast

Marguerite De La Motte as Ruth Cassell John Bowers as Bob Elkins Estelle Taylor as Madalyn Harlan David Butler as Jerry Ryan Walter Long as Bud Reisner Lucille Hutton as Mamie Reisner

Crew

John B. Clymer — Writer Henry Roberts Symonds — Story

Synopsis

Society children Madalyn Harlan and Bob Elkins separate the day they are to be married. Madalyn marries her chauffeur, Jerry, while Bob falls in love with unsophisticated Ruth Cassell and, after careful consideration, marries her. Madalyn's marriage is unhappy, ending in a double suicide after Madalyn's parents disown her and Jerry's family proves to be lower class.

Key Collaborators

Rowland V. Lee Director John B. Clymer Writer Henry Roberts Symonds Story

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