Déclassé

Déclassé

80 mins | Drama | April 11, 1925

The last of the impetuous Varicks, Lady Helen Haden is married to Sir Bruce Haden, a brute who treats her shamefully. She falls in love with Ned Thayer, a young American, but refuses to divorce her husband because of the attendant scandal and disgrace. Sir Bruce gains possession of a love letter written to Ned by Lady Helen and divorces her. Ned goes to Africa, and Lady Helen comes to the United States, where she encounters Rudolph Solomon, an art collector who wants her to become his mistress. The noblewoman at first refuses, but when her money runs out, she agrees to the proposal and attends a party at his home. Ned, who has learned of the divorce, comes looking for Helen and meets her at Solomon's party. Lady Helen is so humiliated and ashamed that she rushes from the house and throws herself in front of an automobile.

Déclassé

80 mins | Drama | April 11, 1925

Déclassé
The last of the impetuous Varicks, Lady Helen Haden is married to Sir Bruce Haden, a brute who treats her shamefully. She falls in love with Ned Thayer, a young American, but refuses to divorce her husband because of the attendant scandal and disgrace. Sir Bruce gains possession of a love letter written to Ned by Lady Helen and divorces her. Ned goes to Africa, and Lady Helen comes to the United States, where she encounters Rudolph Solomon, an art collector who wants her to become his mistress. The noblewoman at first refuses, but when her money runs out, she agrees to the proposal and attends a party at his home. Ned, who has learned of the divorce, comes looking for Helen and meets her at Solomon's party. Lady Helen is so humiliated and ashamed that she rushes from the house and throws herself in front of an automobile.
Producers Corinne Griffith Productions
Original title Déclassé
Directors Robert G. Vignola
Writers Zoe Akins, Charles E. Whittaker, Bradley King

Cast

Lloyd Hughes

as Ned Thayer

Corinne Griffith

as Lady Heelen Haden

Clive Brook

as Rudolph Solomon

Louise Fazenda

as Mrs. Walton

Rockliffe Fellowes

as / Sir Bruce Haden

Hedda Hopper

as / Lady Wildering

Lilyan Tashman

as Mrs. Leslie

Gale Henry

as Timmins

Bertram Johns

as Sir Emmett Wildering

Eddie Lyons

as Mr. Walton

Mario Carillo

as Hotel Manager

Paul Weigel

as Henri

Clark Gable

as Extra (uncredited)