The Forbidden Thing (1920)
1h
Running Time
November 1, 1920Release Date
The Forbidden Thing (1920)
1h
Running Time
November 1, 1920Release Date
Plot.
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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Cast & Crew.
James Kirkwood
Abel Blake
Helen Jerome Eddy
Joan
Marcia Manon
Glory Prada
King Baggot
Dave
Gertrude Claire
Mrs. Blake
Jack Roseleigh
Jose
Arthur Thalasso
Joe Portega
Newton Hall
The Boy
Harry Griffith
Ryan
Katherine Norton
Mrs. Ryan
Jack Carlyle
Allan Dwan
Scenario Writer / Director
Mary Mears
Story
Tony Gaudio
Cinematographer
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The Forbidden Thing is a 1920 American silent drama film directed by Allan Dwan and starring James Kirkwood, Helen Jerome Eddy and Marcia Manon.