Relentlessly pursued by gold digger Viola Hatfield (Gwen Lee), millionaire Michel Towne (Rod La Rocque) decides to put her off through a marriage of convenience. Based on a story by Elinor Glyn.
If you're looking for a lost masterpiece from the end of the silent era, this probably isn't the one. But it is worth a look if you have a soft spot for Rod La Rocque and his very intense mustache. It’s a movie for people who like watching rich people solve problems in the most complicated ways possible. If you hate s...
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"If you're looking for a lost masterpiece from the end of the silent era, this probably isn't the one. But it is worth a look if you have a soft spot for Rod La Rocque and his very intense mustache. It’s a movie for people who like watching rich people solve problems in the most complicated ways possible. If you hate stories where a simple conversation could end the movie in five minutes, you will probably hate this. The whole thing starts because Michel (Rod La Rocque) is being chased by Viola..."
Agnes Christine Johnston, Paul Perez, Elinor Glyn
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