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The Ordeal

“A drama of today in a setting of gorgeous gowns and luxury”

1922
50m
Drama
Director: Paul Powell

Overview

Sybil marries George Bruce, an alcoholic 20 years her senior, In order to provide for her crippled sister, Helen, and her brother, Geoffrey. Bruce becomes jealous of Sybil's attentions to young physician Robert Acton, and when Bruce suffers a heart attack and calls for digitalis, Sybil allows the vial to break and he dies.

Cast

11 people
Photo of Agnes Ayres as Sybil Bruce

Agnes Ayres

Sybil Bruce

Photo of Conrad Nagel as Dr. Robert Acton

Conrad Nagel

Dr. Robert Acton

Photo of Clarence Burton as George Bruce

Clarence Burton

George Bruce

Photo of Edna Murphy as Helen Brayshaw

Edna Murphy

Helen Brayshaw

Photo of Anne Schaefer as Minnie

Anne Schaefer

Minnie

Photo of Gino Corrado as Gene

Gino Corrado

Gene

Photo of Adele Farrington as Madame St. Levis

Adele Farrington

Madame St. Levis

Photo of Edward Martindel as Sir Francis Maynard

Edward Martindel

Sir Francis Maynard

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