Burnt Wings (1920)
Struggling artist Ned Templeton and his wife Joan are leading a poverty-stricken life in Paris. Threatened by starvation and eviction, Joan is forced to become a prostitute. After some time, Ned becomes successful, and he and Joan move to New York. There he meets Helen, daughter of wealthy art patron James Cartwright. Cartwright was the man who "bought" Joan in Paris, and when he learns that his daughter's happiness depends upon Ned's divorce, he threatens to expose Joan.
Director: Christy Cabanne
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: March 29, 1920
Cast
- Josephine Hill - Joan Templeton
- Frank Mayo - Ned Templeton
- Rudolph Christians - James Cartwright
- Betty Blythe - Helen
- Beatrice Burnham - Hortense
Screenplay
- Percy Heath
- Christy Cabanne
- Hal Hoadley
- Bayard Veiller (Theatre Play)
Production: Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Christy Cabanne
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Burnt Wings about?
- Struggling artist Ned Templeton and his wife Joan are leading a poverty-stricken life in Paris. Threatened by starvation and eviction, Joan is forced to become a prostitute. After some time, Ned becomes successful, and he and Joan move to New York. There he meets Helen, daughter of wealthy art patron James Cartwright. Cartwright was the man who "bought" Joan in Paris, and when he learns that his daughter's happiness depends upon Ned's divorce, he threatens to expose Joan.
- Who directed Burnt Wings?
- Burnt Wings was directed by Christy Cabanne.
- Who stars in Burnt Wings?
- Burnt Wings stars Josephine Hill, Frank Mayo, Rudolph Christians, Betty Blythe, Beatrice Burnham.
- How long is Burnt Wings?
- Burnt Wings has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Burnt Wings?
- Burnt Wings is a Drama film.
- Where was Burnt Wings produced?
- Burnt Wings was produced in United States of America.