This Woman

This Woman

1924 · 70 min · ★ 9.0 · Drama

Facing poverty, Carol Drayton is prevented from suicide by Rose, a woman of the streets, who buys Carol a meal in a cafe of questionable reputation. The cafe is raided, and Carol is arrested and jailed on the false testimony of wealthy Gordon Duane. When she is released, Carol is again penniless until intoxicated Bobby Bleeker pays her to sing beneath the window of his sweetheart, Aline Sturdevant, where she is discovered by Stratini, a famous impresario. While studying with Stratini, Carol is blackmailed by the butler. Whitney Duane (Gordon's brother) falls in love with her but doubts her because of the gossip, and Carol incurs Aline's wrath by borrowing money from Bobby for Rose. Carol finally realizes her love for Stratini, who has remained loyal to her, and they are married.

Directed by Phil Rosen · Written by Louis D. Lighton

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Cast

Irene Rich Carol Drayton
Ricardo Cortez Whitney Duane
Louise Fazenda Rose
Frank Elliott Gordon Duane
Creighton Hale Bobby Bleedon
Marc McDermott Stratini
Helen Dunbar Mrs. Sturdevant
Clara Bow Aline Sturdevant
Otto Hoffman Judson

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