Dark Secrets

Overview

Ruth Rutherford, crippled as a result of being thrown from a horse, breaks her engagement to Lord Wallington. Dejected, he returns to his regiment in Egypt and sinks into dissipation. Ruth hears of his plight and also goes to Egypt, where she meets Dr. Mohammed Ali. Ali cures her lameness in return for Ruth's agreeing to become his wife, but Biskra, Ruth's servant, kills Ali before he can collect. Even from death Ali's power over Ruth returns her to her wheelchair until she jumps up to save Wallington from an attack feigned by Biskra.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 21, 1923

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Famous Players-Lasky Corporation

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0013051