Shams of Society (1921)

7.0/10 • 60 min • Drama

Overview

Although her husband is wealthy, he's also cheap, and Helen Porter often finds herself in the embarrassing position of running out of cash while out and about. One day she accompanies a friend to a gambling hall which is run out of the back of a dress shop. She loses what money she has, then borrows more and loses that, and is finally forced to hock her jewels to Milton Howard in order to pay her debts. Howard gets her to steal a valuable jewel at a society reception. Complications ensue.

Cast

Barbara Castleton

Helen Porter

Montagu Love

Herbert Porter

Macey Harlam

Milton Howard

Julia Swayne Gordon

Mrs. Crest

Ann Brody

'Mama' Manning

Lucille Lee Stewart

Lucille Lee

Edwards Davis

Judge Harrington

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