Beyond the Rocks

Beyond the Rocks

NR 1922 · 80 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama, Romance, Adventure

A young woman dutifully marries an older millionaire and then falls in love with a handsome nobleman-- who'd previously saved her life-- on her unhappy honeymoon.

Directed by Sam Wood · Written by Jack Cunningham

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