Forgotten Faces (1936)
An emotion picture that will drive deep into million of hearts!
Harry Ashton is a superstitious gambling house owner, who relies on sprigs of heliotrope as his good luck charm. One day, Harry catches his wife, Cleo with another man. Harry shoots him and takes his 18 month old daughter, Sally to best friend, Sgt. Donovan to find her a good home. Harry turns himself in and gets life in prison. 17 years pass, Cleo is on the brinks of losing her job as a burlesque dancer. Cleo decides to blackmail the McBrides (Sally's devoted adoptive parents). Harry discovers this and promises his warden that while on parole he will protect Sally. Harry trades places with the McBride's butler. While working, Harry discovers a letter addressed to the McBrides from Cleo asking to meet with her. Harry meets with Cleo instead and they begin to fight...
Cast
- Herbert Marshall - Harry
- Gertrude Michael - Cleo / Harry's wife
- James Burke - Sgt. Johnny Donovan / Harry's friend
- Robert Cummings - Clinton Faraday
- Betty Jane Rhodes - Sally McBride / Harry's daughter
- Robert Gleckler - Mike Davidson
- Arthur Hohl - Hi-Jack Eddie
- Alonzo Price - Warden Davis
- Pierre Watkin - Mr. McBride
- Dora Clement - Mrs. McBride
Screenplay
- Marguerite Roberts (Screenplay)
- Robert Yost (Screenplay)
- Brian Marlow (Screenplay)
- Richard Washburn Child (Story)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Forgotten Faces about?
- Harry Ashton is a superstitious gambling house owner, who relies on sprigs of heliotrope as his good luck charm. One day, Harry catches his wife, Cleo with another man. Harry shoots him and takes his 18 month old daughter, Sally to best friend, Sgt. Donovan to find her a good home. Harry turns himself in and gets life in prison. 17 years pass, Cleo is on the brinks of losing her job as a burlesque dancer. Cleo decides to blackmail the McBrides (Sally's devoted adoptive parents). Harry discovers this and promises his warden that while on parole he will protect Sally. Harry trades places with the McBride's butler. While working, Harry discovers a letter addressed to the McBrides from Cleo asking to meet with her. Harry meets with Cleo instead and they begin to fight...
- Who directed Forgotten Faces?
- Forgotten Faces was directed by E.A. Dupont.
- Who stars in Forgotten Faces?
- Forgotten Faces stars Herbert Marshall, Gertrude Michael, James Burke, Robert Cummings, Betty Jane Rhodes, Robert Gleckler.
- How long is Forgotten Faces?
- Forgotten Faces has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- What genre is Forgotten Faces?
- Forgotten Faces is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Forgotten Faces produced?
- Forgotten Faces was produced in United States of America.