Shackled (1918)
A destitute young woman named Lola Dexter falls in love with Walter Cosgrove, who establishes her in a luxurious apartment and promises to marry her. After his fortune has been squandered, however, he woos and marries wealthy Edith Danfield while her sweetheart, James Ashley, is fighting in the trenches overseas. Embittered, Lola decides that from now on she will use men to her own advantage and travels to Florida to seek her first victim. She soon loses heart, however, and is about to commit suicide when Edith's invalid father, Thomas Danfield, convinces her to begin her life anew. The two become close friends and together return home, where they find that Edith, neglected and abused by Walter, has realized her mistake and is longing for James. To provide Edith with grounds for divorce, Lola allows Walter to enter her room, but when he rushes to attack her in a drunken rage, he falls down the stairs and is killed.
Cast
- Louise Glaum - Lola Dexter
- Charles West - Walter Cosgrove
- John Gilbert - James Ashley
- Roberta Wilson - Edith Danfield
- Lawson Butt - Thomas Danfield
- Herschel Mayall - Henry Hartman
- Roy Laidlaw - Major Duval
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shackled about?
- A destitute young woman named Lola Dexter falls in love with Walter Cosgrove, who establishes her in a luxurious apartment and promises to marry her. After his fortune has been squandered, however, he woos and marries wealthy Edith Danfield while her sweetheart, James Ashley, is fighting in the trenches overseas. Embittered, Lola decides that from now on she will use men to her own advantage and travels to Florida to seek her first victim. She soon loses heart, however, and is about to commit suicide when Edith's invalid father, Thomas Danfield, convinces her to begin her life anew. The two become close friends and together return home, where they find that Edith, neglected and abused by Walter, has realized her mistake and is longing for James. To provide Edith with grounds for divorce, Lola allows Walter to enter her room, but when he rushes to attack her in a drunken rage, he falls down the stairs and is killed.
- Who directed Shackled?
- Shackled was directed by Reginald Barker.
- Who stars in Shackled?
- Shackled stars Louise Glaum, Charles West, John Gilbert, Roberta Wilson, Lawson Butt, Herschel Mayall.
- How long is Shackled?
- Shackled has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Shackled?
- Shackled is a Drama film.
- Where was Shackled produced?
- Shackled was produced in United States of America.