Reno (1923)
After obtaining a divorce from his second wife Emily, Roy Tappan marries Dora Carson, who has just divorced her husband. Left poor with two children, Emily marries Walter Heath, a former suitor, then discovers that she cannot live with her new husband because the divorce is not legal in her home state. Tappan and his new wife soon run out of money, each having thought the other was wealthy. His aunt promises to support him in exchange for his two children. He kidnaps the children and hides them from Emily in his aunt's home. After Emily and Walter find them, they go to Yellowstone Park, where they are considered legally married. Tappan follows and is killed after a fight with Walter when a boiling geyser throws him into the air and throws him onto the rocks below.
Cast
- Helene Chadwick - Mrs. Emily Dysart Tappan
- Lew Cody - Roy Tappan
- George Walsh - Walter Heath
- Carmel Myers - Mrs. Dora Carson Tappan
- Dale Fuller - Aunt Alida Kane
- Hedda Hopper - Mrs. Kane Norton Tappan
- Kathleen Key - Yvette - The Governess
- Rush Hughes - Jerry Dysart - Emily's Brother
- Marjorie Bonner - Marjory Towne
- Robert DeVilbiss - Paul Tappan - Emily's Son
Screenplay
Themes
Divorce Process and Aftermath
Keywords
satire, divorce
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Reno about?
- After obtaining a divorce from his second wife Emily, Roy Tappan marries Dora Carson, who has just divorced her husband. Left poor with two children, Emily marries Walter Heath, a former suitor, then discovers that she cannot live with her new husband because the divorce is not legal in her home state. Tappan and his new wife soon run out of money, each having thought the other was wealthy. His aunt promises to support him in exchange for his two children. He kidnaps the children and hides them from Emily in his aunt's home. After Emily and Walter find them, they go to Yellowstone Park, where they are considered legally married. Tappan follows and is killed after a fight with Walter when a boiling geyser throws him into the air and throws him onto the rocks below.
- Who directed Reno?
- Reno was directed by Rupert Hughes.
- Who stars in Reno?
- Reno stars Helene Chadwick, Lew Cody, George Walsh, Carmel Myers, Dale Fuller, Hedda Hopper.
- How long is Reno?
- Reno has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Reno?
- Reno is a Drama film.
- Where was Reno produced?
- Reno was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Reno?
- The themes of Reno include: Divorce Process and Aftermath.