Burnt Wings (1920)

8.0/10 50 min Drama

Overview

Struggling artist Ned Templeton and his wife Joan are leading a poverty-stricken life in Paris. Threatened by starvation and eviction, Joan is forced to become a prostitute. After some time, Ned becomes successful, and he and Joan move to New York. There he meets Helen, daughter of wealthy art patron James Cartwright. Cartwright was the man who "bought" Joan in Paris, and when he learns that his daughter's happiness depends upon Ned's divorce, he threatens to expose Joan.

Cast

Josephine Hill

Joan Templeton

Frank Mayo

Ned Templeton

Rudolph Christians

James Cartwright

Betty Blythe

Helen

Beatrice Burnham

Hortense

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