Children of Divorce

Children of Divorce

1927 · 70 min · ★ 5.9 · Romance, Drama

A young flapper tricks her childhood sweetheart into marrying her. He really loves another woman, but didn't marry her for fear the marriage would end in divorce, like his parents'. Complications ensue.

Directed by Frank Lloyd · Written by Hope Loring

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