Morals
Synopsis
Reared in a Turkish harem and threatened with marriage to a man she does not love, Carlotta escapes to London with an English adventurer. When he is killed, she is left destitute and attaches herself to Sir Marcus Ordeyne and begs his protection. He takes her home out of pity, and her charm and innocence cause him to fall in love with her. When he plans to marry her, Judith Mainwaring, who looks upon Carlotta as a rival, tells her he merely pities her and is marrying her to avoid a scandal. Carlotta runs away with Pasquale, a friend of Sir Marcus, though she loves her guardian. Later, Mrs. Mainwaring meets Carlotta in Paris and tells the girl the truth--that Sir Marcus is searching for her. Realizing his love for her, Carlotta is reunited with her benefactor.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 31, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Desmond Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- William J. Locke, Julia Crawford Ivers
- Original Title
- Morals
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Desmond Taylor
William J. Locke, Julia Crawford Ivers
Department Leadership Roster
William Desmond Taylor
Director
Julia Crawford Ivers
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Morals
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What is Morals about?
Reared in a Turkish harem and threatened with marriage to a man she does not love, Carlotta escapes to London with an English adventurer. When he is killed, she is left destitute and attaches herself to Sir Marcus Ordeyne and begs his protection. He takes her home out of pity, and her charm and innocence cause him to fall in love with her. When he plans to marry her, Judith Mainwaring, who looks upon Carlotta as a rival, tells her he merely pities her and is marrying her to avoid a scandal. Carlotta runs away with Pasquale, a friend of Sir Marcus, though she loves her guardian. Later, Mrs. Mainwaring meets Carlotta in Paris and tells the girl the truth--that Sir Marcus is searching for her. Realizing his love for her, Carlotta is reunited with her benefactor.
Who directed Morals?
Morals was directed by William Desmond Taylor.
Who stars in Morals?
The principal cast of Morals includes May McAvoy, William P. Carleton, Marion Skinner, Nick De Ruiz, Starke Patteson.
When was Morals released and how long is it?
Morals was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is Morals based on a book or true story?
Morals is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William J. Locke".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Morals?
Morals holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).