The House of Glass
Cast & Crew
Emile Chautard
Clara Kimball Young
Pell Trenton
Corliss Giles
Edward Kimball
James T. Laffey
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
Unaware that he is a thief, stenographer Margaret Case becomes engaged to James Burke. Just before the wedding, the police arrive, and they are both sent to prison for robbery. Margaret serves several years in New York's Tombs Prison, but because she cannot find employment in the months following her release, she breaks parole and settles in the West. There she meets and marries Harvey Lake, a railroad agent. After Harvey is offered a promotion, the couple returns to New York, where Margaret, having been recognized by a detective, reveals the story of her past to her husband. Through the efforts of Harvey and the railroad's lawyer, McClellan, the governor finally grants Margaret a full pardon.
Director
Emile Chautard
Cast
Clara Kimball Young
Pell Trenton
Corliss Giles
Edward Kimball
James T. Laffey
Josie Sadler
Norman Selby
William Waltman
Peggy Burke
Doris Field
Film Details
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Quotes
Trivia
Notes
Norman Selby was more popularly known as Kid McCoy, a prize fighter. According to a news item, some New York City landmarks appearing in the film include Jefferson Market, Penn Station, Blackwell's Island and the Tombs. The copyright catalog states that the 1921 Robertson-Cole production The Lure of Jade (see AFI Catalog of Feature Films, 1921-30; F2.3306) is also based on Marcin's play, but this appears to be an error.
