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The Ordeal

1922 · NR · 50m · Directed by Paul Powell

Drama

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Synopsis

A drama of today in a setting of gorgeous gowns and luxury

Sybil marries George Bruce, an alcoholic 20 years her senior, In order to provide for her crippled sister, Helen, and her brother, Geoffrey. Bruce becomes jealous of Sybil's attentions to young physician Robert Acton, and when Bruce suffers a heart attack and calls for digitalis, Sybil allows the vial to break and he dies.

Cast

  • Agnes AyresAgnes AyresSybil Bruce
  • Conrad NagelConrad NagelDr. Robert Acton
  • Clarence BurtonClarence BurtonGeorge Bruce
  • Edna MurphyEdna MurphyHelen Brayshaw
  • Anne SchaeferAnne SchaeferMinnie
  • Gino CorradoGino CorradoGene
  • Adele FarringtonAdele FarringtonMadame St. Levis
  • Edward MartindelEdward MartindelSir Francis Maynard
  • Shannon DayShannon DayKitty
  • Claire Du BreyClaire Du BreyElise
  • A. Edward SutherlandA. Edward SutherlandVictim

Details

Release date
May 21, 1922
Production
Paramount Pictures
Country
United States of America
Languages
No Language
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