The read
It runs a compact 1h 8m.
Synopsis
Snobbish attorney Charles 'Beauty' Steele loses his wife due to his drinking and his airs at the same time that his brother-in-law absconds with funds belonging to one of Steele's clients. In search of the thief, Steele is attacked and left for dead. He is rescued by a kindly couple, but suffers from amnesia. He starts life afresh and is happy, until the return of his memory sends him back to resolve his old involvements.
Ratings
IMDb4.1/10
6 audience votes
Key crew
- Gilbert ParkerWriter
- Frank LloydDirector
- Francis Edward FaragohScreenplay
Cast
- Conrad NagelCharley 'Beauty' Steele
- Loretta YoungRosalie Evantural
- Fred KohlerJoseph Portugais
- William JanneyBilly Wantage
- Snitz EdwardsLuis Trudel
- George C. PearceThe Cure
- Halliwell HobbesThe Siegneur
- Olive TellKathleen
- Brandon HurstCrown Attorney
- Harry CordingRouge's Henchman
- Yola d'AvrilSuzette
- Emmett King(uncredited)