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Desire (1923)

1923-10-01 · 1h 10m · EN
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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.

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Rowland V. LeeDirectorJohn B. ClymerWriter

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Marguerite De La MotteMarguerite De La MotteRuth CassellJohn BowersJohn BowersBob ElkinsEstelle TaylorEstelle TaylorMadalyn HarlanDavid ButlerDavid ButlerJerry RyanWalter LongWalter LongBud ReisnerLucille HuttonLucille HuttonMamie ReisnerEdward ConnellyEdward ConnellyRupert CassellNoah BeeryNoah BeeryHop LeeRalph LewisRalph LewisDe Witt HarlanRussell SimpsonRussell SimpsonPatrick RyanHank MannHank MannE.Z. PickensChester ConklinChester ConklinOland Young

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What is Desire 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.

How long is Desire?

Desire has a runtime of 70 minutes.