The Forbidden Thing

The Forbidden Thing 1920

Puritanical Abel Blake is planning to marry the domestically oriented Joan when she is called away to a neighboring fishing village to care for her sick uncle. In her absence, Abel falls under the corrupting influence of some friends who take him to Ryan's, a notorious dance hall, where he meets seductress Glory Prada. Glory determines to make a conquest of Abel, who gradually falls under her spell and finally marries her. After learning of the news, Abel's mother dies of grief and Joan marries Dave, a fisherman.

  • Released: 1920-11-01
  • Runtime: 60 minutes
  • Genre: Drama
  • Stars: James Kirkwood, Newton Hall, Arthur Thalasso, Marcia Manon, Gertrude Claire, King Baggot, Helen Jerome Eddy, Harry Griffith, Jack Carlyle
  • Director: Allan Dwan