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NR 1925 · 80 min · ★ 4.0 · Drama

The last of the impetuous Varicks, Lady Helen Haden is married to Sir Bruce Haden, a brute who treats her shamefully. She falls in love with Ned Thayer, a young American, but refuses to divorce her husband because of the attendant scandal and disgrace. Sir Bruce gains possession of a love letter written to Ned by Lady Helen and divorces her. Ned goes to Africa, and Lady Helen comes to the United States, where she encounters Rudolph Solomon, an art collector who wants her to become his mistress. The noblewoman at first refuses, but when her money runs out, she agrees to the proposal and attends a party at his home. Ned, who has learned of the divorce, comes looking for Helen and meets her at Solomon's party. Lady Helen is so humiliated and ashamed that she rushes from the house and throws herself in front of an automobile.

Directed by Robert G. Vignola · Written by Charles E. Whittaker

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Lloyd Hughes Ned Thayer
Corinne Griffith Lady Heelen Haden
Clive Brook Rudolph Solomon
Louise Fazenda Mrs. Walton
Rockliffe Fellowes Sir Bruce Haden
Hedda Hopper Lady Wildering
Lilyan Tashman Mrs. Leslie
Gale Henry Timmins
Bertram Johns Sir Emmett Wildering
Eddie Lyons Mr. Walton
Mario Carillo Hotel Manager
Paul Weigel Henri

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