Desire (1923): cast, story & where to watch
1923 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1923, Desire is a drama film directed by Rowland V. Lee, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Society children Madalyn Harlan and Bob Elkins separate the day they are to be married. Madalyn marries her chauffeur, Jerry, while Bob falls in love with unsophisticated Ruth Cassell and, after careful consideration, marries her. Madalyn's marriage is unhappy, ending in a double suicide after Madalyn's parents disown her and Jerry's family proves to be lower class.
Who’s in it. Desire stars Marguerite De La Motte as Ruth Cassell, John Bowers as Bob Elkins, Estelle Taylor as Madalyn Harlan and David Butler as Jerry Ryan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Desire has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desire (1923)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Desire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Desire worth watching?
- Desire holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Desire?
- Desire stars Marguerite De La Motte, John Bowers, Estelle Taylor, David Butler and Walter Long.
- When was Desire released?
- Desire was released in 1923, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.