The 13th Commandment

Summary Disillusioned by the transience of wealth when her father's bank balance can no longer support his family's posh life style, and when her fiancé Clay Wimborn admits that he has gone into debt to shower her with presents, Daphne Kip determines to become financially independent. Her determination solidifies upon her brother Bayard's marriage to an extravagant chorus girl, after which Daphne strikes out on her own. At first she attempts to make her fame on stage, but fails. Next, Daphne opens a lingerie business and breaks her engagement with Clay, who then goes West. Just as Daphne's business venture proves to be a success, Clay returns, having made his fortune, and Daphne, feeling that she has become a self-reliant woman, agrees to wed him on the condition that they share all expenses. View more details

The 13th Commandment

Directed : Robert G. Vignola

Written : Rupert Hughes Alice Eyton

Stars : Monte Blue Anna Q. Nilsson Ethel Clayton Charles Meredith

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Genres : Drama

Release date : Jan 16, 1920

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English None

Production companies : Famous Players-Lasky Corporation

Summary Disillusioned by the transience of wealth when her father's bank balance can no longer support his family's posh life style, and when her fiancé Clay Wimborn admits that he has gone into debt to shower her with presents, Daphne Kip determines to become financially independent. Her determination solidifies upon her brother Bayard's marriage to an extravagant chorus girl, after which Daphne strikes out on her own. At first she attempts to make her fame on stage, but fails. Next, Daphne opens a lingerie business and breaks her engagement with Clay, who then goes West. Just as Daphne's business venture proves to be a success, Clay returns, having made his fortune, and Daphne, feeling that she has become a self-reliant woman, agrees to wed him on the condition that they share all expenses. View more details

Details

Genres : Drama

Release date : Jan 16, 1920

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English None

Production companies : Famous Players-Lasky Corporation

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