The Forbidden Thing

The Forbidden Thing

60 mins | Drama | Nov. 1, 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.

The Forbidden Thing

60 mins | Drama | Nov. 1, 1920

The Forbidden Thing
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.
Producers Allan Dwan Productions
Original title The Forbidden Thing
Directors Allan Dwan
Writers Mary Mears, Allan Dwan

Cast

James Kirkwood

as Abel Blake

Marcia Manon

as Glory Prada

King Baggot

as Dave

Gertrude Claire

as Mrs. Blake

Jack Roseleigh

as Jose

Arthur Thalasso

as Joe Portega

Newton Hall

as The Boy

Harry Griffith

as Ryan

Katherine Norton

as Mrs. Ryan