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.