The read
It runs a compact 1h 20m.
Synopsis
A lawyer (Bosworth) running for Congress decides to end his relationship with a showgirl (Bennett), so that he will be more presentable candidate. When the showgirl commits suicide, the police arrest the lawyer for murder.
Ratings
TMDB10/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- J.G. HawksWriter
- Frank LloydDirector
Cast
- Glenn HunterJoe Roberts
- Bessie LoveMary, his wife
- Hobart BosworthJohn Steele, 'The Chief'
- Gertrude AstorMrs. Steele
- Alma BennettLily Elliott, a showgirl
- George NicholsJim Tufts
- Aggie HerringMrs. Tufts
- Lionel BelmoreBarnes
- DeWitt JenningsDetective Stuart
- Brandon HurstReporter Herrold
Themes
blackmaillost film