Forbidden Fruit
Brief Synopsis
Mary Maddock becomes a seamstress after her husband Steve wastes their money on booze. Her employer provides her as an escort to accompany millionaire Mallory. Her husband tries blackmailing Mallory and is later killed by the police, leaving Mary free to wed the millionaire.
Cast & Crew
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Cecil B. De Mille
Director
Agnes Ayres
Mary Maddock
Clarence Burton
Steve Maddock
Theodore Roberts
James Harrington Mallory
Kathlyn Williams
Mrs. Mallory
Forrest Stanley
Nelson Rogers
Film Details
Release Date
Feb
1921
Premiere Information
New York opening: 23 Jan 1921
Production Company
Famous Players--Lasky
Distribution Company
Paramount Pictures
Country
United States
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 40m
Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Film Length
7,804ft
(8 reels)
Synopsis
Forced to work because her wastrel husband, Steve, prefers to gamble, seamstress Mary Maddock agrees to substitute for an ailing debutante at Mrs. Mallory's dinner in honor of oil magnate Nelson Rogers. She makes a hit, and--angered at Steve--she accepts Mrs. Mallory's invitation to visit for a few days. Steve persuades Pietro, the Mallory butler, to help him rob the Mallory safe; and Mary's scream of recognition awakes Nelson, who releases Steve and pays him blackmail money because he is Mary's husband. A quarrel between Steve and Pietro leads to Steve's death, Pietro's arrest, and future happiness for Mary and Nelson.
Director
Cecil B. De Mille
Director
Cast
Agnes Ayres
Mary Maddock
Clarence Burton
Steve Maddock
Theodore Roberts
James Harrington Mallory
Kathlyn Williams
Mrs. Mallory
Forrest Stanley
Nelson Rogers
Theodore Kosloff
Pietro Giuseppe
Shannon Day
Nadia Craig
Bertram Johns
John Craig
Julia Faye
Maid
Crew
Film Details
Release Date
Feb
1921
Premiere Information
New York opening: 23 Jan 1921
Production Company
Famous Players--Lasky
Distribution Company
Paramount Pictures
Country
United States
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 40m
Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Film Length
7,804ft
(8 reels)
