The Dangerous Paradise
Synopsis
To avoid marrying the elderly suitor her aunt has chosen for her, young socialite Ivis Van Astor decides to hire Horatio Worthington to pose as her husband. She hopes that as a "married woman" she will pique the romantic interest of Norman Kent, who perceives her as a sweet young thing. Ivis and her hired husband go to Newport, where she begins to flirt with Norman, who discovers her ruse and decides to teach her a lesson. He stages a duel over Ivis with Horatio and pretends to die. Once Ivis is properly chagrined, Norman "recovers," Ivis' aunt falls in love with Horatio, and all ends happily.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 20, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William P.S. Earle
- Screenplay & Story
- Lewis Allen Browne, Edmund Goulding
- Original Title
- The Dangerous Paradise
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Selznick Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William P.S. Earle
Lewis Allen Browne, Edmund Goulding
Department Leadership Roster
William P.S. Earle
Director
Lewis Allen Browne
Writer
Edmund Goulding
Writer
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What is The Dangerous Paradise about?
To avoid marrying the elderly suitor her aunt has chosen for her, young socialite Ivis Van Astor decides to hire Horatio Worthington to pose as her husband. She hopes that as a "married woman" she will pique the romantic interest of Norman Kent, who perceives her as a sweet young thing. Ivis and her hired husband go to Newport, where she begins to flirt with Norman, who discovers her ruse and decides to teach her a lesson. He stages a duel over Ivis with Horatio and pretends to die. Once Ivis is properly chagrined, Norman "recovers," Ivis' aunt falls in love with Horatio, and all ends happily.
Who directed The Dangerous Paradise?
The Dangerous Paradise was directed by William P.S. Earle.
Who stars in The Dangerous Paradise?
The principal cast of The Dangerous Paradise includes Louise Huff, Harry Benham, Ida Darling, John Raymond, Nora Reed.
When was The Dangerous Paradise released and how long is it?
The Dangerous Paradise was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.