The Temple of Dusk
Cast & Crew
James Young
Sessue Hayakawa
Jane Novak
Lewis Willoughby
Mary Jane Irving
Sylvia Bremer
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Synopsis
Akira, a Japanese poet descended from an old samurai family, loves American Ruth Vale, who was placed in the care of Akira's father when her missionary parents died. Ruth returns Akira's affections until she meets Edward Markham, but the American proves an unfaithful husband. Three years after their marriage, Ruth becomes gravely ill while Edward amuses himself with his new lover, Adrienne Chester, but Akira comforts the dying woman with the promise that he will protect her little daughter Blossom. Later Edward marries his mistress, and, with Akira in charge of Blossom, they return to America, where Adrienne renews her old affair with Pembroke Wilson. One evening, Edward discovers Pembroke making love to his wife and kills him, but Akira accepts the blame to shield Blossom from humiliation. Troubled by a presentiment that Blossom needs him, Akira breaks out of his cell one stormy night and, although a guard shoots him, he manages to reach the girl's home. Carrying her in from the rain, Akira plays with the child until, his strength finally deserting him, he dies.
Director
James Young
Cast
Sessue Hayakawa
Jane Novak
Lewis Willoughby
Mary Jane Irving
Sylvia Bremer
Henry Barrows
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Notes
The 1920 MPSD lists this film among the credits of William Worthington, who directed many films for Haworth Pictures Corp. According to an early news item, Worthington and Young planned to alternate directorial chores for the company.
