Their Own Desire (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1929, Their Own Desire is a drama and romance film directed by E. Mason Hopper, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. Lally is a rich girl whose father writes books and plays polo. After 23 years of marriage her father decides to divorce Lally's mother and remarry to soon-to-be-divorced Beth Cheever. This sours Lally on all men. While on vacation with her mother she meets Jack, who succeeds in stealing her heart. Then Lally discovers that Jack is the son of Beth Cheever, the woman who is to marry her father.
Who’s in it. Their Own Desire stars Norma Shearer as Lucia 'Lally' Marlett, Robert Montgomery as John 'Jack' Douglas Cheever, Lewis Stone as Henry 'Hal' Marlett and Belle Bennett as Harriet Marlett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Their Own Desire has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Their Own Desire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Their Own Desire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Their Own Desire (1929)?
- In US, Their Own Desire is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Their Own Desire worth watching?
- Their Own Desire holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Their Own Desire?
- Their Own Desire stars Norma Shearer, Robert Montgomery, Lewis Stone, Belle Bennett and Helene Millard.
- When was Their Own Desire released?
- Their Own Desire was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.