The Forbidden Thing (1920)
Puritanical Abel Blake is planning to marry the domestically oriented Joan when she is called away to a neighboring fishing village to care for her sick uncle. In her absence, Abel falls under the corrupting influence of some friends who take him to Ryan's, a notorious dance hall, where he meets seductress Glory Prada. Glory determines to make a conquest of Abel, who gradually falls under her spell and finally marries her. After learning of the news, Abel's mother dies of grief and Joan marries Dave, a fisherman.
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Helen Jerome EddyJoan
James KirkwoodAbel Blake
Marcia ManonGlory Prada
King BaggotDave
Gertrude ClaireMrs. BlakeJack RoseleighJoseArthur ThalassoJoe PortegaNewton HallThe BoyHarry GriffithRyanKatherine NortonMrs. RyanJack CarlyleMovie DNA
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What is The Forbidden Thing about?
Puritanical Abel Blake is planning to marry the domestically oriented Joan when she is called away to a neighboring fishing village to care for her sick uncle. In her absence, Abel falls under the corrupting influence of some friends who take him to Ryan's, a notorious dance hall, where he meets seductress Glory Prada. Glory determines to make a conquest of Abel, who gradually falls under her spell and finally marries her. After learning of the news, Abel's mother dies of grief and Joan marries Dave, a fisherman.
How long is The Forbidden Thing?
The Forbidden Thing has a runtime of 60 minutes.