Strange Idols

Strange Idols

1922 · 50 min · ★ 4.0 · Drama, Romance

While visiting New York, lumberman Angus MacDonald is introduced to cabaret dancer Ruth Mayo by his friend Sinclair. Their romance culminates in marriage, and soon MacDonald takes his bride back to the Northwest. Ruth grows tired of the Northwest, and MacDonald returns with her to New York, where their child is born; but his business does not permit him to remain. One night Ruth returns to the cafe, dances with her old partner, and accepts an agent's offer of a European tour. Six years later, MacDonald learns that his daughter is dancing at the same cafe, and through her a reconciliation is effected between husband and wife.

Directed by Bernard J. Durning · Written by Emil Forst

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Dustin Farnum Angus MacDonald
Doris Pawn Ruth Mayo
Philo McCullough Ted Raymond
Richard Tucker Malcolm Sinclair
Vonda Phelps Daughter at 7 Years Old

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