Morals

Story

Synopsis

Reared in a Turkish harem and threatened with marriage to a man she does not love, Carlotta escapes to London with an English adventurer. When he is killed, she is left destitute and attaches herself to Sir Marcus Ordeyne and begs his protection. He takes her home out of pity, and her charm and innocence cause him to fall in love with her. When he plans to marry her, Judith Mainwaring, who looks upon Carlotta as a rival, tells her he merely pities her and is marrying her to avoid a scandal. Carlotta runs away with Pasquale, a friend of Sir Marcus, though she loves her guardian. Later, Mrs. Mainwaring meets Carlotta in Paris and tells the girl the truth--that Sir Marcus is searching for her. Realizing his love for her, Carlotta is reunited with her benefactor.

Director

William Desmond Taylor

Writers

Julia Crawford Ivers, William J. Locke

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

31 October 1921

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  May McAvoy

  Carlotta Carlotta

• 

  William P. Carleton

  Sir Marcus Ordeyne

• Marion Skinner

  Mrs. McMurray

• 

  Nick De Ruiz

  (as Nicholas De Ruiz)

• Starke Patteson

  Harry

• 

  W.E. Lawrence

  Sebastian Pasquale

• 

  Kathlyn Williams

• Bridgetta Clark

  Antoinette

• 

  Sidney Bracey

  Stinson