Desire
“"BRIGHT LIGHTS, MUSIC, DANCING, LAUGHTER HER FIRST TASTE OF NIGHT LIFE"”
Synopsis
Society children Madalyn Harlan and Bob Elkins separate the day they are to be married. Madalyn marries her chauffeur, Jerry, while Bob falls in love with unsophisticated Ruth Cassell and, after careful consideration, marries her. Madalyn's marriage is unhappy, ending in a double suicide after Madalyn's parents disown her and Jerry's family proves to be lower class.
Top Cast
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Marguerite De La Motte
Ruth Cassell
John Bowers
Bob Elkins
Estelle Taylor
Madalyn Harlan
Noah Beery
Hop Lee
Chester Conklin
Oland Young
Vera Lewis
Mrs. De Witt Harlan
David Butler
Jerry Ryan
Walter Long
Bud Reisner
Lucille Hutton
Mamie Reisner
Edward Connelly
Rupert Cassell
Ralph Lewis
De Witt Harlan
Russell Simpson
Patrick Ryan
Hank Mann
E.Z. Pickens
Nick Cogley
Patrick Ryan
Sylvia Ashton
Mrs. Patrick Ryan
Frank Currier
Mr. Elkins
Muriel Frances Dana
Chinese Child (uncredited)
Lars Landers
The Best Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rowland V. Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- John B. Clymer, Henry Roberts Symonds
- Original Title
- Desire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rowland V. Lee
John B. Clymer, Henry Roberts Symonds
Department Leadership Roster
Rowland V. Lee
Director
John B. Clymer
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desire
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What is Desire about?
Society children Madalyn Harlan and Bob Elkins separate the day they are to be married. Madalyn marries her chauffeur, Jerry, while Bob falls in love with unsophisticated Ruth Cassell and, after careful consideration, marries her. Madalyn's marriage is unhappy, ending in a double suicide after Madalyn's parents disown her and Jerry's family proves to be lower class.
Who directed Desire?
Desire was directed by Rowland V. Lee.
Who stars in Desire?
The principal cast of Desire includes Marguerite De La Motte, John Bowers, Estelle Taylor, Noah Beery, Chester Conklin.
When was Desire released and how long is it?
Desire was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.