A Clouded Name (1923)
To avoid seeing Marjorie Dare, Jim Allen visits Stewart Leighton at the latter's country home. (Five years earlier Jim's engagement to Marjorie Dare was broken when her mother was killed and his father disappeared.) Through certain circumstance Marjorie also becomes Leighton's guest, and Jim moves out into the woods. There he meets Smiles, a little girl in the care of strange old Ben Tangleface. Leighton wishes to wed Marjorie for her money and is trying forcefully to persuade her to accept him when Jim comes to the rescue. But Ben, his memory stirred by the sight of Leighton, kills him. Explanations reveal Smiles to be Dorothy's sister and Ben, Jim's father. He was wounded while defending Marjorie's mother, whom Leighton killed.
Director: Austin O. Huhn
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: February 19, 1923
Cast
- Norma Shearer - Marjorie Dare
- Gladden James - Jim Allen
- Yvonne Logan - Smiles
- Richard Neill - Stewart Leighton
- Charles Miller - Sam Slocum
- Frederick Eckhart - Ben Tangleface
- Martha Langford - Mrs. Davenport
- Marion Bradley - Mrs. Davenport's Maid
Screenplay
- Tom Bret (Story)
Cinematography: Jean Logan
Editing: Tom Bret
Production: Logan Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
scandal
More Films by Director: Austin O. Huhn
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Clouded Name about?
- To avoid seeing Marjorie Dare, Jim Allen visits Stewart Leighton at the latter's country home. (Five years earlier Jim's engagement to Marjorie Dare was broken when her mother was killed and his father disappeared.) Through certain circumstance Marjorie also becomes Leighton's guest, and Jim moves out into the woods. There he meets Smiles, a little girl in the care of strange old Ben Tangleface. Leighton wishes to wed Marjorie for her money and is trying forcefully to persuade her to accept him when Jim comes to the rescue. But Ben, his memory stirred by the sight of Leighton, kills him. Explanations reveal Smiles to be Dorothy's sister and Ben, Jim's father. He was wounded while defending Marjorie's mother, whom Leighton killed.
- Who directed A Clouded Name?
- A Clouded Name was directed by Austin O. Huhn.
- Who stars in A Clouded Name?
- A Clouded Name stars Norma Shearer, Gladden James, Yvonne Logan, Richard Neill, Charles Miller, Frederick Eckhart.
- How long is A Clouded Name?
- A Clouded Name has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is A Clouded Name?
- A Clouded Name is a Drama film.
- Where was A Clouded Name produced?
- A Clouded Name was produced in United States of America.