The read
It runs a compact 1h 9m.
Synopsis
Grace Ainsworth wants to return to her career as an opera singer, and her mother-in-law supports her. Grace's husband, Edwin, wants her to stay at home and to convince her, he relates the story of his latest play about a man who allows his wife to return to the stage. Edwin comes to believe that Grace is in love with Harold Chase, a manager, and the couple separates. Edwin has an affair with a dancer, Madeline, and he winds up in a fight with her dancing partner, Vincenti, which causes him to lose his memory.
Ratings
TMDB10/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Ivan AbramsonWriter
- Ivan AbramsonDirector
Cast
- Lionel BarrymoreEdwin Ainsworth / John Wells (duel role)
- Sigrid HolmquistGrace Ainsworth
- Dagmar GodowskyMadeline
- Hugh ThompsonHarold Chase
- Ida DarlingMrs. Ainsworth
- Alice HegemanClaudia Browne
- Tony D'AlgyVincente
- William BechtelDr. Giani
Themes
library of congress