The read
It runs a compact 1h 0m.
Synopsis
American author John B. Smart, searching for solitude and an atmosphere for a new story, purchases an old castle in Switzerland. He discovers the beautiful Aline hiding with a baby in the east tower. Daughter of an American millionaire she on running from her ex-husband Count Tarnowsky, who squandered her money and treated her brutally, but whom the courts have awarded their child. The Count arrives confronting John who overcomes him and has him thrown into the dungeon. Smart, Aline and her child flee on a sleigh speeding towards the Italian border with the escaped Count in pursuit. In the nick of time they safely cross the border and Aline consents to be John's wife.
Ratings
TMDB9/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Robert EllisDirector
Cast
- Eugene O'BrienJohn B. Smart
- Rubye De RemerAline
- Ann BrodyMrs. Schmick
- Louise PrussingMrs. Smith
- Arthur HousmanCount Tarnowsky
- Jules CowlesBenton
- Emile La CroixMr. Schmick
- Eric FinstromSchmick's Son
- George DowlingSchmick's Elder Son
- Frank GoldsmithDr. Hazzard
- Wray PageMrs. Hazzard
- Ned HayBilly Smith
Themes
lost film