Shattered Idols (1922)
This exotic adventure drama was based on the novel, The Daughter of Brahma, and went through at least one title change before reaching the screen as Shattered Idols. Jean Hurst, the widow of a British Army officer in India, hates her crippled son David because she thinks he is a coward and a weakling. She sends him away to England for his education. When he returns to India, he falls in love with native girl Sarasvati, who he saves from being burned on a funeral pyre.
Director: Edward Sloman
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: February 6, 1922
Cast
- Marguerite De La Motte - Sarasvati
- William V. Mong - Rama Pal
- James Morrison - Lt. Walter Hurst / David Hurst
- Frankie Lee - David Hurst, as a child
- Ethel Grey Terry - Jean Hurst
- Alfred Allen - The Judge
- Louise Lovely - Diana Chichester
- Harvey Clark - Col. Chichester
- Josephine Crowell - Mrs. Chichester
- Robert Littlefield - Dick Hathaway
Screenplay
- William V. Mong
- I.A.R. Wylie (Novel)
Production: J.L. Frothingham Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Edward Sloman
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shattered Idols about?
- This exotic adventure drama was based on the novel, The Daughter of Brahma, and went through at least one title change before reaching the screen as Shattered Idols. Jean Hurst, the widow of a British Army officer in India, hates her crippled son David because she thinks he is a coward and a weakling. She sends him away to England for his education. When he returns to India, he falls in love with native girl Sarasvati, who he saves from being burned on a funeral pyre.
- Who directed Shattered Idols?
- Shattered Idols was directed by Edward Sloman.
- Who stars in Shattered Idols?
- Shattered Idols stars Marguerite De La Motte, William V. Mong, James Morrison, Frankie Lee, Ethel Grey Terry, Alfred Allen.
- How long is Shattered Idols?
- Shattered Idols has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Shattered Idols?
- Shattered Idols is a Drama film.
- Where was Shattered Idols produced?
- Shattered Idols was produced in United States of America.