Summaries

A woman's excessive spending brings difficulty to her family.

Philip and Julia Lawrence are living happily and saving for a home. Tom Garreth, elderly millionaire and friend of the family, induces Philip to invest in stock, which is sure to make a fortune. This investment enables the Lawrences to join the country club. Julia, formerly economical, runs up large bills at the smart shops against Philip's wishes. Dana Herrick, the Lothario of this set, finds Julia attractive game, and arouses Millie's jealousy. Herrick's flirtation progresses, but Julia becomes constantly more discontented over her financial limitations. Philip discovers the flirtation and, exasperated over Julia's latest extravagance, quarrels with his wife. She goes to Herrick and finds that he is also having an affair with Millie. She leaves. Then follows a steadily downward path in her efforts to support herself, until she is check girl in a hotel. One evening Philip and Millie come to the hotel. Julia is recognized. Through Robert McGregor, Herrick's valet, she is cleared from all suspicions and leaves with Philip. - Moving Picture World.—Pamela Short

Details

Genres
  • Drama
Release date Jun 10, 1921
Countries of origin United States
Language English None
Production companies Equity Pictures Corporation

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 10m
Color Black and White
Sound mix Silent
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

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