A Strange Transgressor

A Strange Transgressor

NR 1917 · 50 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama

Lola Montrose ignores the scorn of society to live with Dr. John Hampton, the man she loves. After tiring of his mistress, Hampton tells Lola that he is planning to marry a "good woman" who will exert the proper influence over his son Irwin. Begging Hampton to marry her, Lola confesses that she too has a son, who is being reared in a religious institution for homeless children, but Hampton insists that he must not darken his son's future. Thirsting for revenge, Lola determines to marry Irwin. After inebriating the youth, Lola takes Irwin to the minister, who refuses to perform the ceremony. Too drunk to realize that there has been no wedding, Irwin takes Lola home and introduces her as his wife.

Directed by Reginald Barker · Written by John Lynch

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Louise Glaum Lola Montrose
J. Barney Sherry John Hampton
Colin Chase Irwin Hampton
Dorcas Matthews Paula Chester
Mae Giraci David
J. Frank Burke Brother Eulofian
Will H. Bray Hart Chester

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