The Third Degree (1926)
Alicia, a circus artist, deserts her husband and child to elope with Underwood, her handsome lover. Fifteen years later, Annie Martin, Alicia's deserted daughter, is a trapeze performer in a sideshow at Coney Island, operated by Mr. and Mrs. Chubb, and has married Howard Jeffries in spite of opposition by his wealthy parents. Jeffries, Sr., hires a man (Underwood) to separate the young couple. Underwood convinces the newlyweds that each is being unfaithful to the other, and consequently, he is threatened by Howard. Driven to fury by Underwood's uncontrollable demands, Alicia shoots him in a quarrel and makes her escape just as Howard enters; despite his innocence, Howard confesses to the crime when subjected to the third degree. Annie, realizing her mother's guilt, claims to be guilty, but Alicia then confesses. Annie is saved from suicide by Howard, and they are united by love.
Cast
- Dolores Costello - Annie Daly
- Louise Dresser - Alicia Daly
- Rockliffe Fellowes - Underwood
- Jason Robards Sr. - Howard Jeffries Jr.
- Kate Price - Mrs. Chubb
- Tom Santschi - Daredevil Daley
- Harry Todd - Mr. Chubb
- Mary Louise Miller - Annie as a baby
- Michael Vavitch - Clinton - Chief of Detectives
- David Torrence - Howard Jeffries Sr.
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Third Degree about?
- Alicia, a circus artist, deserts her husband and child to elope with Underwood, her handsome lover. Fifteen years later, Annie Martin, Alicia's deserted daughter, is a trapeze performer in a sideshow at Coney Island, operated by Mr. and Mrs. Chubb, and has married Howard Jeffries in spite of opposition by his wealthy parents. Jeffries, Sr., hires a man (Underwood) to separate the young couple. Underwood convinces the newlyweds that each is being unfaithful to the other, and consequently, he is threatened by Howard. Driven to fury by Underwood's uncontrollable demands, Alicia shoots him in a quarrel and makes her escape just as Howard enters; despite his innocence, Howard confesses to the crime when subjected to the third degree. Annie, realizing her mother's guilt, claims to be guilty, but Alicia then confesses. Annie is saved from suicide by Howard, and they are united by love.
- Who directed The Third Degree?
- The Third Degree was directed by Michael Curtiz.
- Who stars in The Third Degree?
- The Third Degree stars Dolores Costello, Louise Dresser, Rockliffe Fellowes, Jason Robards Sr., Kate Price, Tom Santschi.
- How long is The Third Degree?
- The Third Degree has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is The Third Degree?
- The Third Degree is a Romance film.
- Where was The Third Degree produced?
- The Third Degree was produced in United States of America.