
Forbidden Waters
“She won him, yet she didn't want him, but when she lost him she wanted him back again”
Synopsis
After divorcing her husband in Reno, Nancy Bell is arrested for speeding and thrown into jail. Unable to pay the fine, she wires her former husband, J. Austin, for help; he comes to Nevada and gets her out of the clink. A blonde crook named Ruby becomes enamored of J. Austin, and Nancy, who still loves her former husband, does everything within her power to prevent J. Austin from falling in love with the gold digger. Eventually Ruby is arrested by the police, and Nancy and J. Austin are remarried by a bemused preacher.
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March 21, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Hale
- Screenplay & Story
- Percy Heath, Charles Logue
- Original Title
- Forbidden Waters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Metropolitan Pictures Corporation of California
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Hale
Percy Heath, Charles Logue
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Hale
Director
Percy Heath
Writer
Charles Logue
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Forbidden Waters
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What is Forbidden Waters about?
After divorcing her husband in Reno, Nancy Bell is arrested for speeding and thrown into jail. Unable to pay the fine, she wires her former husband, J. Austin, for help; he comes to Nevada and gets her out of the clink. A blonde crook named Ruby becomes enamored of J. Austin, and Nancy, who still loves her former husband, does everything within her power to prevent J. Austin from falling in love with the gold digger. Eventually Ruby is arrested by the police, and Nancy and J. Austin are remarried by a bemused preacher.
Who directed Forbidden Waters?
Forbidden Waters was directed by Alan Hale.
Who stars in Forbidden Waters?
The principal cast of Forbidden Waters includes Priscilla Dean, Walter McGrail, Dan Mason, Casson Ferguson, De Sacia Mooers.
When was Forbidden Waters released and how long is it?
Forbidden Waters was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.















