Lady of the Night

Lady of the Night

1925 · 70 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama, Romance

The story of two baby girls, born near in proximity but worlds apart in society: Molly Helmer, the daughter of a thief, and Florence Banning, the daughter of the judge who sent Molly's father to prison. The girls' lives come together as they reach the age of eighteen, when Florence leaves the security of the exclusive Girls Select School, and Molly, now orphaned, begins her life after reform school.

Directed by Monta Bell · Written by Adela Rogers St. Johns

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Norma Shearer Molly Helmer / Florence Banning
Malcolm McGregor David Page
Dale Fuller Florence's Aunt Miss Carr
George K. Arthur 'Chunky' Dunn
Fred Esmelton Judge Banning
Lew Harvey Molly's Father Chris Helmer
Gwen Lee Molly's Friend
Betty Morrissey Molly's Friend Gertie
Joan Crawford Body Double for Norma Shearer
Betty Morrissey Gertie - Molly's Other Friend
Carlton Griffin Dance Hall Lothario (uncredited)
Andy MacLennan Man Standing at Door in Dancehall (uncredited)

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