The Forbidden Thing (1920)
Puritanical Abel Blake is planning to marry the domestically oriented Joan when she is called away to a neighboring fishing village to care for her sick uncle. In her absence, Abel falls under the corrupting influence of some friends who take him to Ryan's, a notorious dance hall, where he meets seductress Glory Prada. Glory determines to make a conquest of Abel, who gradually falls under her spell and finally marries her. After learning of the news, Abel's mother dies of grief and Joan marries Dave, a fisherman.
Director: Allan Dwan
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: November 1, 1920
Cast
- James Kirkwood - Abel Blake
- Helen Jerome Eddy - Joan
- Marcia Manon - Glory Prada
- King Baggot - Dave
- Gertrude Claire - Mrs. Blake
- Jack Roseleigh - Jose
- Arthur Thalasso - Joe Portega
- Newton Hall - The Boy
- Harry Griffith - Ryan
- Katherine Norton - Mrs. Ryan
Screenplay
- Allan Dwan (Scenario Writer)
- Mary Mears (Story)
Production: Allan Dwan Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Forbidden Thing about?
- Puritanical Abel Blake is planning to marry the domestically oriented Joan when she is called away to a neighboring fishing village to care for her sick uncle. In her absence, Abel falls under the corrupting influence of some friends who take him to Ryan's, a notorious dance hall, where he meets seductress Glory Prada. Glory determines to make a conquest of Abel, who gradually falls under her spell and finally marries her. After learning of the news, Abel's mother dies of grief and Joan marries Dave, a fisherman.
- Who directed The Forbidden Thing?
- The Forbidden Thing was directed by Allan Dwan.
- Who stars in The Forbidden Thing?
- The Forbidden Thing stars James Kirkwood, Helen Jerome Eddy, Marcia Manon, King Baggot, Gertrude Claire, Jack Roseleigh.
- How long is The Forbidden Thing?
- The Forbidden Thing has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Forbidden Thing?
- The Forbidden Thing is a Drama film.
- Where was The Forbidden Thing produced?
- The Forbidden Thing was produced in United States of America.