Drama · United States of America · 1924 · 1h 20m

Madonna of the Streets

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Director
Edwin Carewe
Cast
Alla Nazimova as Mary Carlson / Mary Ainsleigh Milton Sills as Reverend John Morton Claude Gillingwater as Lord Patrington Courtenay Foote as Dr. Colbeck Wallace Beery as Bill Smythe Anders Randolf as 'Bull' Morgan
Crew
Robert Kurrle — Director of Photography Frank Griffin — Screenplay Frederic Hatton — Writer Fanny Hatton — Writer William Babington Maxwell — Novel Edwin Carewe — Producer
Tagline

NAZIMOVA in a story of storm tossed souls

Synopsis

Rev. John Morton, who is determined to follow as closely as possible the teachings of Jesus, inherits a considerable fortune when his uncle dies. Shortly thereafter he succumbs to the wiles of Mary Carlson and marries her. To Mary's dismay, John uses his money for charitable work. When John learns that not only has Mary been unfaithful to him but she was also his uncle's mistress and became Mrs. Morton in order to share the inheritance she believed to be rightfully hers, he sends her away with his secretary.

Mood & Themes
based on novel or book
Key Collaborators
Edwin Carewe Director Robert Kurrle Director of Photography Frank Griffin Screenplay Frederic Hatton Writer Fanny Hatton Writer William Babington Maxwell Novel Edwin Carewe Producer
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