Summaries

Mary Maddock becomes a seamstress after her husband Steve wastes their money on booze. Her employer provides her as an escort to accompany millionaire Mallory. Her husband tries blackmailing Mallory and is later killed by his accomplice, leaving Mary free to wed the millionaire.—Ed Stephan <[email protected]>

Forced to work because her wastrel husband, Steve, prefers to gamble, seamstress Mary Maddock agrees to substitute for an ailing debutante at Mrs. Mallory's dinner in honor of oil magnate Nelson Rogers. She makes a hit, and--angered at Steve--she accepts Mrs. Mallory's invitation to visit for a few days. Steve persuades Pietro, the Mallory butler, to help him rob the Mallory safe; and Mary's scream of recognition awakes Nelson, who releases Steve and pays him blackmail money because he is Mary's husband. A quarrel between Steve and Pietro leads to Steve's death, Pietro's arrest, and future happiness for Mary and Nelson.

Details

Keywords
  • husband wife relationship
  • dysfunctional marriage
  • romantic rivalry
  • male female relationship
  • high society
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Jan 22, 1921
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Production companies Paramount Pictures

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 27m
Sound mix Silent
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

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