I Want to Forget
“When a Woman Stoops to Folly She Must Suffer the Consequences. A Woman's Soul Reflected on the Screen.”
Synopsis
Prior to the declaration of World War I, dancer Varda Deering was a member of the Austrian secret service, but later became a loyal citizen of the United States. In America, she captivates many men but cares for none of them until she meets Lieutenant John Long. At first, he regards Varda as little more than a social butterfly, but gradually comes to recognize her goodness and falls in love with her. While John is away on a war-related diplomatic mission, Varda agrees to aid the U.S. Secret Service in procuring classified documents from August Von Grossman, an agent whom she had known in Austria.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Kirkwood
- Screenplay & Story
- Hamilton Smith, James Kirkwood, Harry O. Hoyt
- Original Title
- I Want to Forget
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Kirkwood
Hamilton Smith, James Kirkwood, Harry O. Hoyt
Department Leadership Roster
James Kirkwood
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Want to Forget
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What is I Want to Forget about?
Prior to the declaration of World War I, dancer Varda Deering was a member of the Austrian secret service, but later became a loyal citizen of the United States. In America, she captivates many men but cares for none of them until she meets Lieutenant John Long. At first, he regards Varda as little more than a social butterfly, but gradually comes to recognize her goodness and falls in love with her. While John is away on a war-related diplomatic mission, Varda agrees to aid the U.S. Secret Service in procuring classified documents from August Von Grossman, an agent whom she had known in Austria.
Who directed I Want to Forget?
I Want to Forget was directed by James Kirkwood.
Who stars in I Want to Forget?
The principal cast of I Want to Forget includes Evelyn Nesbit, Russell Thaw, Henry Clive, Alphonse Ethier, William R. Dunn.
When was I Want to Forget released and how long is it?
I Want to Forget was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Want to Forget?
I Want to Forget holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).