Carrying on with the antique business of her deceased father, Jacqueline Nevers (Alice Joyce) is asked to catalog James Desboro's (Walter McGrail) collection. When they fall in love, it induces the jealousy of Elena Clydesdale, a married woman who is also in love with James.
Katherine S. Reed, Robert W. Chambers
United States
The Business of Life, a 1921 silent film, is a masterful exploration of the human experience, delving into the intricacies of love, jealousy, and relationships. Against the backdrop of the antique business, Jacqueline Nevers, played by the talented Alice Joyce, navigates a complex web of emotions, as she falls deeply i...
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"The Business of Life, a 1921 silent film, is a masterful exploration of the human experience, delving into the intricacies of love, jealousy, and relationships. Against the backdrop of the antique business, Jacqueline Nevers, played by the talented Alice Joyce, navigates a complex web of emotions, as she falls deeply in love with James Desboro, portrayed by Walter McGrail. Their whirlwind romance is threatened by the burning jealousy of Elena Clydesdale, a married woman who is also smitten with ..."
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