The Breath of Scandal

A silent melodrama of scandal and slum charity, played with earnest intensity and a slow, stagebound gravity.

Directed by

Louis J. Gasnier

Genres

Drama

Starring

Betty Blythe, Patsy Ruth Miller, Jack Mulhall

Tagline

Are there two kinds of men in the world? Or are men all alike? This girl made up her mind to find out.

Overview

When Charles Hale is visiting his mistress, Sybil Russell, he is shot in the arm by Sybil's estranged and outraged husband. Hale's daughter, Marjorie, is so shocked to discover in this abrupt fashion her father's philandering that she leaves her wealthy home and goes to the slums to do settlement work. Marjorie, who is engaged to the district attorney, is there placed in a compromising position by her father's assailant, who intends to revenge himself upon the entire Hale family.

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

Betrayal, family, class, revenge

Content

Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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