Prodigal Daughters
"THE SEVEN DEADLY WHIMS"
Originally released in 1923. Prodigal Daughters is a drama film. directed by Sam Wood. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gloria Swanson, Ralph Graves, and Vera Reynolds
Synopsis
Elinor "Swifty" Forbes and her younger sister Marjory are the carefree daughters of wealthy J. D. Forbes. Their mother shows no restraint over her daughters, so they live among the flapper set. Lester Hodges, a songwriter, is enamored of Marjory, while Garside, who runs a card room, is interested in Swifty. While gambling at Garside's place, Swifty meets Roger Corbin, who works as an engineer at her father's business. Corbin falls in love with Swifty. When Mr. Forbes protests against both his daughters' behavior, they move out. Marjory marries Hodges, but eventually leaves him and returns to her parents. Swifty, who has gambled herself into debt, agrees to marry Garside. But when the couple are together in a café, prohibition agents raid the place.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Gloria Swanson
as Swifty Forbes
Ralph Graves
as Roger Corbin
Vera Reynolds
as Marjory Forbes
Theodore Roberts
as J.D. Forbes
Louise Dresser
as Mrs. Forbes
Charles Clary
as Stanley Garside
Robert Agnew
as Lester Hodge
Maude Wayne
as Connie
J. Jiquel Lanoe
as Juda Botanya (as Jiquel Lanoe)
Eric Mayne
as Dr. Marco Strong
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prodigal Daughters about?
Elinor "Swifty" Forbes and her younger sister Marjory are the carefree daughters of wealthy J. D. Forbes. Their mother shows no restraint over her daughters, so they live among the flapper set. Les...
Who directed Prodigal Daughters?
Prodigal Daughters was directed by Sam Wood.
How long is Prodigal Daughters?
Prodigal Daughters has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Prodigal Daughters released?
Prodigal Daughters was released on April 15, 1923 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Prodigal Daughters?
The main cast of Prodigal Daughters includes Gloria Swanson, Ralph Graves, Vera Reynolds, Theodore Roberts, Louise Dresser.