The Primrose Path
Cast & Crew
Theodore Marston
Gladys Hanson
Hal Forde
E. Cooper Willis
Nina Blake
William Welsh
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Synopsis
Too poor to pay for medicine, Ned Templeton, a struggling young artist living in Paris, lapses into a prolonged illness. To save her husband's life, Joan Templeton sells herself to a rich art dealer, then tells Ned that the money came from her father. After the couple emigrates to America, Ned encounters Cartwright, a millionaire who commissions a portrait of his daughter Helen. The heiress becomes infatuated with Ned who, enjoying the money and attention, neglects Joan more each day, sending her away and finally forcing her to work as a model to support herself. While posing for an art class, Joan meets Helen, and Helen recognizes her rival from one of Ned's paintings. The truth about Ned's marriage and Joan's earlier sacrifice on behalf of it is revealed, but Helen tries to bribe Joan with her father's money and secure the artist for herself. Joan turns down the offer, and after overhearing the attempted transaction, Ned begs for forgiveness, ensuring a happy reconciliation.
Director
Theodore Marston
Cast
Gladys Hanson
Hal Forde
E. Cooper Willis
Nina Blake
William Welsh
Crew
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Nina Blake was also called Anita Blake and Wina Blake by contemporary sources. A news item stated that Bayard Veiller wrote the scenario from his play. The film was shot at the Imp studios. Universal remade Veiller's play in 1920 as Burnt Wings.
