Shams of Society

Overview

Although her husband is wealthy, he's also cheap, and Helen Porter often finds herself in the embarrassing position of running out of cash while out and about. One day she accompanies a friend to a gambling hall which is run out of the back of a dress shop. She loses what money she has, then borrows more and loses that, and is finally forced to hock her jewels to Milton Howard in order to pay her debts. Howard gets her to steal a valuable jewel at a society reception. Complications ensue.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 18, 1921

Original language

English

Production

Walsh-Fielding Productions

Cast

Barbara Castleton,Montagu Love,Macey Harlam,Julia Swayne Gordon,Ann Brody,Lucille Lee Stewart,Edwards Davis,Gladys Feldman,Sally Tysha,Victor Gilbert

Director

Thomas B. Walsh

Writer

Kenneth O'Hara,Mary Murillo,Walter MacNamara

Cinematography

John Stumar

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0012673