Ladies Must Live (1921)
Schooled by her wealthy brother-in-law William Hollins, Christine Bleeker plans to marry Ralph Lincourt when he is divorced. He, however, is equally pursued by Nancy Barron, whom Christine dislikes. Ned Klegg loves social secretary Barbara, and resents the attention paid her by Barron, Nancy's elderly husband. Nell Martin, a servant in the Hollins home, is in love with the gardener but is persecuted by the butler. Aviator Mulvain and his mechanic Le Prim arrive, and Le Prim absconds with Nancy in an auto, pursued by Mulvain and Christine, who force him to release her. Christine announces her engagement to Mulvain, who declares he is a poor man. In the resulting commotion, it transpires that Nell, threatened with exposure, has drowned herself. The shock brings a change of emotion: Barbara rejects Barron and accepts Klegg, and Christine accepts Mulvain, content to share his poverty. Considered a lost film.
Cast
- Robert Ellis - Anthony Mulvain
- Mahlon Hamilton - Ralph Lincourt
- Betty Compson - Christine Bleeker
- Leatrice Joy - Barbara
- Hardee Kirkland - William Hollins
- Gibson Gowland - Michael Le Prim
- John Gilbert - The Gardener
- Cleo Madison - Mrs. Lincourt
- Snitz Edwards - Edward Barron
- Lucille Hutton - Nell Martin
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ladies Must Live about?
- Schooled by her wealthy brother-in-law William Hollins, Christine Bleeker plans to marry Ralph Lincourt when he is divorced. He, however, is equally pursued by Nancy Barron, whom Christine dislikes. Ned Klegg loves social secretary Barbara, and resents the attention paid her by Barron, Nancy's elderly husband. Nell Martin, a servant in the Hollins home, is in love with the gardener but is persecuted by the butler. Aviator Mulvain and his mechanic Le Prim arrive, and Le Prim absconds with Nancy in an auto, pursued by Mulvain and Christine, who force him to release her. Christine announces her engagement to Mulvain, who declares he is a poor man. In the resulting commotion, it transpires that Nell, threatened with exposure, has drowned herself. The shock brings a change of emotion: Barbara rejects Barron and accepts Klegg, and Christine accepts Mulvain, content to share his poverty. Considered a lost film.
- Who directed Ladies Must Live?
- Ladies Must Live was directed by George Loane Tucker.
- Who stars in Ladies Must Live?
- Ladies Must Live stars Robert Ellis, Mahlon Hamilton, Betty Compson, Leatrice Joy, Hardee Kirkland, Gibson Gowland.
- How long is Ladies Must Live?
- Ladies Must Live has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Ladies Must Live?
- Ladies Must Live is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Ladies Must Live produced?
- Ladies Must Live was produced in United States of America.