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The Destroying Angel (1923)

1923-08-19 · 1h 0m · EN
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Hugh Whittaker believes he is terminally ill, and, as an act of mercy, weds a young woman named Mary, who has been deserted by her lover. He travels to Europe, recovers his health, and returns to New York City, where he meets and falls in love with musical star Sara Law, unaware that she is actually his wife. Sara is abducted by kidnappers and Hugh undertakes a harrowing rescue before discovering her true identity.

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W.S. Van DykeDirector

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Leah BairdLeah BairdMary Miller /Sara LawJohn BowersJohn BowersHugh Miller WhittakerNoah BeeryNoah BeeryCurtis DrummondFord SterlingFord SterlingMax WeilMitchell LewisMitchell Lewis'Strangler' OlsenPhilip SleemanPhilip SleemanKidnapper (uncredited)

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Genre affinityComedy · Crime · RomanceMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedyPacingShortEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference260445

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What is The Destroying Angel about?

Hugh Whittaker believes he is terminally ill, and, as an act of mercy, weds a young woman named Mary, who has been deserted by her lover. He travels to Europe, recovers his health, and returns to New York City, where he meets and falls in love with musical star Sara Law, unaware that she is actually his wife. Sara is abducted by kidnappers and Hugh undertakes a harrowing rescue before discovering her true identity.

How long is The Destroying Angel?

The Destroying Angel has a runtime of 60 minutes.