The Ordeal (1922)
A drama of today in a setting of gorgeous gowns and luxury
Sybil marries George Bruce, an alcoholic 20 years her senior, In order to provide for her crippled sister, Helen, and her brother, Geoffrey. Bruce becomes jealous of Sybil's attentions to young physician Robert Acton, and when Bruce suffers a heart attack and calls for digitalis, Sybil allows the vial to break and he dies.
Director: Paul Powell
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: May 21, 1922
Cast
- Agnes Ayres - Sybil Bruce
- Conrad Nagel - Dr. Robert Acton
- Clarence Burton - George Bruce
- Edna Murphy - Helen Brayshaw
- Anne Schaefer - Minnie
- Gino Corrado - Gene
- Adele Farrington - Madame St. Levis
- Edward Martindel - Sir Francis Maynard
- Shannon Day - Kitty
- Claire Du Brey - Elise
Screenplay
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Paul Powell
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Ordeal about?
- Sybil marries George Bruce, an alcoholic 20 years her senior, In order to provide for her crippled sister, Helen, and her brother, Geoffrey. Bruce becomes jealous of Sybil's attentions to young physician Robert Acton, and when Bruce suffers a heart attack and calls for digitalis, Sybil allows the vial to break and he dies.
- Who directed The Ordeal?
- The Ordeal was directed by Paul Powell.
- Who stars in The Ordeal?
- The Ordeal stars Agnes Ayres, Conrad Nagel, Clarence Burton, Edna Murphy, Anne Schaefer, Gino Corrado.
- How long is The Ordeal?
- The Ordeal has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Ordeal?
- The Ordeal is a Drama film.
- Where was The Ordeal produced?
- The Ordeal was produced in United States of America.