The read
It runs a compact 1h 0m.
Synopsis
Carlotta Peel, who though sheltered from the facts of life by her Victorian aunt has acquired some knowledge from indiscriminate reading, meets Diaz, a celebrated pianist, at a concert and spends the evening with him. Later, in London, she acquires fame as a novelist and is followed to France by married publisher Frank Ispenlove, who commits suicide when she spurns him. In Paris, Carlotta finds Diaz a physical wreck from drinking absinthe and devotes herself to his regeneration.
Ratings
Rotten Tomatoes38%
TMDB7/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- William Desmond TaylorDirector
Cast
- Elsie FergusonCarlotta Peel
- Conrad NagelEmilie Diaz, a pianist
- Thomas HoldingFrank Ispenlove
- Helen DunbarConstance Peel
- Winifred GreenwoodMary Ispenlove
- Raymond BlathwaytLord Francis Alcar
- Clarissa SelwynneMrs. Sardis
- Howard GayeAlbert Vicary
- Forrest StanleySamson
- Jane KeckleyRebecca