Dark Secrets

Dark Secrets

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 21, 1923

Runtime

1h 0m

Genres

Drama

Original Title

Dark Secrets

Production Companies

Famous Players-Lasky Corporation

Director

Victor Fleming

Description

Ruth Rutherford, crippled as a result of being thrown from a horse, breaks her engagement to Lord Wallington. Dejected, he returns to his regiment in Egypt and sinks into dissipation. Ruth hears of his plight and also goes to Egypt, where she meets Dr. Mohammed Ali. Ali cures her lameness in return for Ruth's agreeing to become his wife, but Biskra, Ruth's servant, kills Ali before he can collect. Even from death Ali's power over Ruth returns her to her wheelchair until she jumps up to save Wallington from an attack feigned by Biskra.