The Forbidden Path (1918): cast, story & where to watch
1918 · Film
Released in 1918, The Forbidden Path is a notable film directed by J. Gordon Edwards.
What it’s about. Mary Lynde (Theda Bara) is an innocent girl who has grown up in New York's Greenwich Village. One of the artists there, Felix Benavente (Sidney Mason), uses her as model when he paints a portrait of the Madonna for a church. His friend Robert Sinclair (Hugh Thompson) corrupts Mary so that her father (Walter Law) casts her from his home. She goes to live with Sinclair in his mountain lodge, but after the birth of a child, he callously casts her aside. Subsequently, her baby dies and she sinks to the depths of despair.
Who’s in it. The Forbidden Path stars Theda Bara as Mary Lynde, Walter Law as Mr. Lynde, Sidney Mason as Felix Benavente and Alphonse Ethier as William Sinclair.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Forbidden Path (1918)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Forbidden Path change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Forbidden Path?
- The Forbidden Path stars Theda Bara, Walter Law, Sidney Mason and Alphonse Ethier.
- When was The Forbidden Path released?
- The Forbidden Path was released in 1918.