The Forbidden Thing

The Forbidden Thing — Plot

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.

• Release date
• November 1, 1920
• Runtime
• 60 min
• Genres
• Drama
• Director
• Allan Dwan

The Forbidden Thing — Cast

James Kirkwood Abel Blake Helen Jerome Eddy Joan Marcia Manon Glory Prada King Baggot Dave Gertrude Claire Mrs. Blake

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Jack Roseleigh Jose

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Arthur Thalasso Joe Portega

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Newton Hall The Boy