The Forbidden Thing

Overview

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.

Cast

James Kirkwood

Abel Blake

Helen Jerome Eddy

Joan

Marcia Manon

Glory Prada

King Baggot

Dave

Gertrude Claire

Mrs. Blake

Jack Roseleigh

Jose

Arthur Thalasso

Joe Portega

Newton Hall

The Boy

Harry Griffith

Ryan

Katherine Norton

Mrs. Ryan