The Notorious Lady


1927

Film Details

Genre
Adaptation
Release Date
Mar 27, 1927
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Sam E. Rork Productions
Distribution Company
First National Pictures
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the play The River by Patrick Hastings (production undetermined).

Synopsis

Patrick Marlowe, a British Army officer who adores his wife, kills another man when he finds her in his room; though innocent, Mary claims to be guilty to save her husband's life. Patrick takes the name of John Carew and goes to South Africa near the diamond fields; later, Mary goes with Mrs. Rivers to Africa and en route meets Anthony Walford, who falls in love with her. Patrick, who hopes to get some diamonds for Mary, is joined by Anthony on a hazardous expedition down the Munghana(?) River; and though they find diamonds, they are attacked by natives and Anthony's leg is broken. At Anthony's request Patrick returns, but thinking Mary loves the other man, he avoids her. Following their reconciliation, an expedition finds Anthony in time to save him.

Film Details

Genre
Adaptation
Release Date
Mar 27, 1927
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Sam E. Rork Productions
Distribution Company
First National Pictures
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the play The River by Patrick Hastings (production undetermined).

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