The Forbidden Thing

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 1, 1920

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Allan Dwan Productions

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0011198