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The Forbidden Thing

1920 ยท 1 hr

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.

Director: Allan Dwan

Cast: James Kirkwood, Helen Jerome Eddy, Marcia Manon, King Baggot, Gertrude Claire

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