Worlds Apart
“STORY OF THE "UPPER TEN" AND "LOWER FIVE" WITH EUGENE O'BRIEN AT HIS VERY BEST.”
Synopsis
Having been rejected by Phyllis Leigh in favor of wealthier suitor Peter Lester, Hugh prevents Elinor Ashe from drowning herself. Hugh recklessly marries Elinor, but they occupy different wings of his house. Lester and Phyllis arrive as guests, and a new manservant favored by Elinor is hired. When Lester is murdered, the servant is charged with the crime, and Elinor admits to Hugh that he is indeed her father, recently released from prison. While in the company of Marcia Marshall, Hugh discovers her husband Harley dying in a Chinese opium den. He confesses that, victimized by Lester, he killed him. Elinor's father is released, and she reconciles with Hugh.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Crosland
- Screenplay & Story
- John Lynch, R. Cecil Smith
- Original Title
- Worlds Apart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Selznick Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Crosland
John Lynch, R. Cecil Smith
Jules Cronjager
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Crosland
Director
Jules Cronjager
Director of Photography
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What is Worlds Apart about?
Having been rejected by Phyllis Leigh in favor of wealthier suitor Peter Lester, Hugh prevents Elinor Ashe from drowning herself. Hugh recklessly marries Elinor, but they occupy different wings of his house. Lester and Phyllis arrive as guests, and a new manservant favored by Elinor is hired. When Lester is murdered, the servant is charged with the crime, and Elinor admits to Hugh that he is indeed her father, recently released from prison. While in the company of Marcia Marshall, Hugh discovers her husband Harley dying in a Chinese opium den. He confesses that, victimized by Lester, he killed him. Elinor's father is released, and she reconciles with Hugh.
Who directed Worlds Apart?
Worlds Apart was directed by Alan Crosland.
Who stars in Worlds Apart?
The principal cast of Worlds Apart includes Eugene O'Brien, Olive Tell, William H. Tooker, Arthur Housman, Louise Prussing.
When was Worlds Apart released and how long is it?
Worlds Apart was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.