I Want to Forget (1918)
When a Woman Stoops to Folly She Must Suffer the Consequences. A Woman's Soul Reflected on the Screen.
Prior to the declaration of World War I, dancer Varda Deering was a member of the Austrian secret service, but later became a loyal citizen of the United States. In America, she captivates many men but cares for none of them until she meets Lieutenant John Long. At first, he regards Varda as little more than a social butterfly, but gradually comes to recognize her goodness and falls in love with her. While John is away on a war-related diplomatic mission, Varda agrees to aid the U.S. Secret Service in procuring classified documents from August Von Grossman, an agent whom she had known in Austria.
Director: James Kirkwood
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: December 15, 1918
Cast
- Evelyn Nesbit - Varda Deering
- Russell Thaw - Chauffeur's Son
- Henry Clive - Lieutenant John Long
- Alphonse Ethier - August Von Grossman
- William R. Dunn - Helgar
- Jane Jennings - Cordelia Deering
Screenplay
- Hamilton Smith (Story)
- James Kirkwood (Scenario Writer)
- Harry O. Hoyt (Story)
Production: Fox Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: James Kirkwood
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is I Want to Forget about?
- Prior to the declaration of World War I, dancer Varda Deering was a member of the Austrian secret service, but later became a loyal citizen of the United States. In America, she captivates many men but cares for none of them until she meets Lieutenant John Long. At first, he regards Varda as little more than a social butterfly, but gradually comes to recognize her goodness and falls in love with her. While John is away on a war-related diplomatic mission, Varda agrees to aid the U.S. Secret Service in procuring classified documents from August Von Grossman, an agent whom she had known in Austria.
- Who directed I Want to Forget?
- I Want to Forget was directed by James Kirkwood.
- Who stars in I Want to Forget?
- I Want to Forget stars Evelyn Nesbit, Russell Thaw, Henry Clive, Alphonse Ethier, William R. Dunn, Jane Jennings.
- How long is I Want to Forget?
- I Want to Forget has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is I Want to Forget?
- I Want to Forget is a Drama film.
- Where was I Want to Forget produced?
- I Want to Forget was produced in United States of America.