The read
It runs a compact 1h 10m.
Synopsis
The story of two baby girls, born near in proximity but worlds apart in society: Molly Helmer, the daughter of a thief, and Florence Banning, the daughter of the judge who sent Molly's father to prison. The girls' lives come together as they reach the age of eighteen, when Florence leaves the security of the exclusive Girls Select School, and Molly, now orphaned, begins her life after reform school.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes73%
16 audience votes
Key crew
- Monta BellDirector
Cast
- Norma ShearerMolly Helmer / Florence Banning
- Malcolm McGregorDavid Page
- Dale FullerFlorence's Aunt Miss Carr
- George K. Arthur'Chunky' Dunn
- Fred EsmeltonJudge Banning
- Lew HarveyMolly's Father Chris Helmer
- Gwen LeeMolly's Friend
- Betty MorrisseyMolly's Friend Gertie
- Joan CrawfordBody Double for Norma Shearer
- Betty MorrisseyGertie - Molly's Other Friend
- Carlton GriffinDance Hall Lothario (uncredited)
- Andy MacLennanMan Standing at Door in Dancehall (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
silent filmreform schooldance hall