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The Forbidden Thing

The Forbidden Thing

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Status

Released

Release Date

Nov 1, 1920

Runtime

1h 0m

Genres

Drama

Original Title

The Forbidden Thing

Production Companies

Allan Dwan Productions

Director

Allan Dwan

Description

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.