The Forbidden Thing (1920)
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
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James Kirkwood as Abel Blake |
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Helen Jerome Eddy as Joan |
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Marcia Manon as Glory Prada |
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King Baggot as Dave |
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Gertrude Claire as Mrs. Blake |
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Jack Roseleigh as Jose |
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Arthur Thalasso as Joe Portega |
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Newton Hall as The Boy |
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Harry Griffith as Ryan |
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Katherine Norton as Mrs. Ryan |
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Jack Carlyle as |
| Writing | Allan Dwan | Scenario Writer |
| Directing | Allan Dwan | Director |
| Writing | Mary Mears | Story |