Morals
Originally released in 1921. Morals is a drama film. directed by William Desmond Taylor. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring May McAvoy, William P. Carleton, and Marion Skinner
Synopsis
Reared in a Turkish harem and threatened with marriage to a man she does not love, Carlotta escapes to London with an English adventurer. When he is killed, she is left destitute and attaches herself to Sir Marcus Ordeyne and begs his protection. He takes her home out of pity, and her charm and innocence cause him to fall in love with her. When he plans to marry her, Judith Mainwaring, who looks upon Carlotta as a rival, tells her he merely pities her and is marrying her to avoid a scandal. Carlotta runs away with Pasquale, a friend of Sir Marcus, though she loves her guardian. Later, Mrs. Mainwaring meets Carlotta in Paris and tells the girl the truth--that Sir Marcus is searching for her. Realizing his love for her, Carlotta is reunited with her benefactor.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
May McAvoy
as Carlotta Carlotta
William P. Carleton
as Sir Marcus Ordeyne
Marion Skinner
as Mrs. McMurray
Nick De Ruiz
as (as Nicholas De Ruiz)
Starke Patteson
as Harry
W.E. Lawrence
as Sebastian Pasquale
Kathlyn Williams
Kathlyn Williams
as Judith Mainwaring
Bridgetta Clark
as Antoinette
Sidney Bracey
as Stinson
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morals about?
Reared in a Turkish harem and threatened with marriage to a man she does not love, Carlotta escapes to London with an English adventurer. When he is killed, she is left destitute and attaches herse...
Who directed Morals?
Morals was directed by William Desmond Taylor.
How long is Morals?
Morals has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Morals released?
Morals was released on October 31, 1921 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Morals?
The main cast of Morals includes May McAvoy, William P. Carleton, Marion Skinner, Nick De Ruiz, Starke Patteson.