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The Face of the World

The Face of the World

19211h
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1921

Runtime

1h

Storyline

"A story of life in the country-to the big city and back again-action, suspense and pathos."

Harold Mark marries Thora after treating her injured grandfather, then migrates to New York City with his young wife to study surgery. While Harold devotes himself to his studies and to social problems, Thora seeks expression with Greenwich Village bohemians and falls prey to the flattery of sculptor Monsieur Duparc, who convinces her that she is neglected by her husband. After the Marks separate, Harold becomes chief surgeon of a state hospital, and Thora spends a year as the guest of Duparc's aunt. On his way to persuade Harold to divorce Thora, Duparc is injured in an automobile accident. Harold unselfishly performs lifesaving surgery on Duparc, while a crazed patient sets fire to the hospital. Afterward, Harold returns to Thora's country home. She follows and they are reconciled.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h
Aug 1, 1921
Languages
No Language
Director
Irvin Willat
Irvin Willat
Production
Irvin V. Willat Productions
Irvin V. Willat Productions
Production Countries
United States of America

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