The Forbidden Thing

Story

Synopsis

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.

Director

Allan Dwan

Writers

Allan Dwan, Mary Mears

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

1 November 1920

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  James Kirkwood

  Abel Blake

• 

  Helen Jerome Eddy

  Joan

• 

  Marcia Manon

  Glory Prada

• 

  King Baggot

  Dave

• 

  Gertrude Claire

  Mrs. Blake

• Jack Roseleigh

  Jose

• Arthur Thalasso

  Joe Portega

• Newton Hall

  The Boy

• Harry Griffith

  Ryan

• Katherine Norton

  Mrs. Ryan

• Jack Carlyle