Desire (1923)

7.0/10 70 min Drama

Overview

Society children Madalyn Harlan and Bob Elkins separate the day they are to be married. Madalyn marries her chauffeur, Jerry, while Bob falls in love with unsophisticated Ruth Cassell and, after careful consideration, marries her. Madalyn's marriage is unhappy, ending in a double suicide after Madalyn's parents disown her and Jerry's family proves to be lower class.

Cast

Marguerite De La Motte

Ruth Cassell

John Bowers

Bob Elkins

Estelle Taylor

Madalyn Harlan

David Butler

Jerry Ryan

Walter Long

Bud Reisner

Lucille Hutton

Mamie Reisner

Edward Connelly

Rupert Cassell

Noah Beery

Hop Lee

Ralph Lewis

De Witt Harlan

Russell Simpson

Patrick Ryan

Hank Mann

E.Z. Pickens

Chester Conklin

Oland Young

Vera Lewis

Mrs. De Witt Harlan

Nick Cogley

Patrick Ryan

Sylvia Ashton

Mrs. Patrick Ryan

Frank Currier

Mr. Elkins

Muriel Frances Dana

Chinese Child (uncredited)

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