The Breath of Scandal
“Are there two kinds of men in the world? Or are men all alike? This girl made up her mind to find out.”
Synopsis
When Charles Hale is visiting his mistress, Sybil Russell, he is shot in the arm by Sybil's estranged and outraged husband. Hale's daughter, Marjorie, is so shocked to discover in this abrupt fashion her father's philandering that she leaves her wealthy home and goes to the slums to do settlement work. Marjorie, who is engaged to the district attorney, is there placed in a compromising position by her father's assailant, who intends to revenge himself upon the entire Hale family.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis J. Gasnier
- Screenplay & Story
- Edwin Balmer, Eve Unsell
- Original Title
- The Breath of Scandal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- B.P. Schulberg Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis J. Gasnier
Edwin Balmer, Eve Unsell
Harry Perry
Department Leadership Roster
Louis J. Gasnier
Director
Harry Perry
Director of Photography
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What is The Breath of Scandal about?
When Charles Hale is visiting his mistress, Sybil Russell, he is shot in the arm by Sybil's estranged and outraged husband. Hale's daughter, Marjorie, is so shocked to discover in this abrupt fashion her father's philandering that she leaves her wealthy home and goes to the slums to do settlement work. Marjorie, who is engaged to the district attorney, is there placed in a compromising position by her father's assailant, who intends to revenge himself upon the entire Hale family.
Who directed The Breath of Scandal?
The Breath of Scandal was directed by Louis J. Gasnier.
Who stars in The Breath of Scandal?
The principal cast of The Breath of Scandal includes Betty Blythe, Patsy Ruth Miller, Jack Mulhall, Myrtle Stedman, Lou Tellegen.
When was The Breath of Scandal released and how long is it?
The Breath of Scandal was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is The Breath of Scandal based on a book or true story?
The Breath of Scandal is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edwin Balmer".