Burnt Wings


1920

Film Details

Also Known As
The Primrose Path
Genre
Adaptation
Release Date
Mar 29, 1920
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Universal Film Mfg Co.
Distribution Company
Universal Film Mfg Co.
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the play The Primrose Path by Bayard Veiller (New York, 6 May 1907).

Synopsis

Struggling artist Ned Templeton and his wife Joan are leading a poverty-striken 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. Ned overhears his threat and realizes his love for Joan and the sacrifice that she has made for him.

Film Details

Also Known As
The Primrose Path
Genre
Adaptation
Release Date
Mar 29, 1920
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Universal Film Mfg Co.
Distribution Company
Universal Film Mfg Co.
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the play The Primrose Path by Bayard Veiller (New York, 6 May 1907).

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The working title of this film was The Primrose Path. Sources conflict concerning the scenarist. Veiller's play was filmed in 1915 as The Primrose Path (see below).