The read
It runs a compact 50m.
Synopsis
Mistakenly believing that she has inherited a large estate from her father, Olivia Sherwood spends money wantonly. In reality, her funds are supplied by unscrupulous attorney Arnold West, whose ulterior motive is to possess her. When she falls in love with wealthy Richard Burbank, West becomes enraged. At a party, West confronts Olivia with the truth and threatens to expose her unless she marries him. Olivia frantically attempts to escape his advances and as West pursues her, he falls down the stairs and breaks his neck. Burbank overhears the entire confrontation and forgives Olivia, and they marry.
Ratings
TMDB9/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Fred SittenhamDirector
- Avery HopwoodScreenplay
- Channing PollockScreenplay
Cast
- Olive TellOlivia Sherwood
- Crauford KentRichard Burbank
- Cyril ChadwickArnold West
- Zeffie TilburyMrs. Cathcart
- Frank CurrierHorace Watling
- Rae AllenMrs. Watling
- Mary BeatonMiss Mazie