Altars of Desire
Synopsis
Mae Murray plays a willful American lass whose wealthy dad (Robert Edeson) sends her to Paris so that she may pick up some "refinement." Instead, she picks up a fortune-hunting nobleman, played as a frivolous fop by a monocled Andre Beranger. True-blue hero Conway Tearle prevents Murray from making a bigger fool of herself than she already is.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 15, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christy Cabanne
- Screenplay & Story
- Maria T. Davis, Alice D.G. Miller, Albert Lewin, Agnes Christine Johnston
- Original Title
- Altars of Desire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christy Cabanne
Maria T. Davis, Alice D.G. Miller, Albert Lewin, Agnes Christine Johnston
William H. Daniels
George Hively
Department Leadership Roster
Christy Cabanne
Director
Alice D.G. Miller
Writer
Albert Lewin
Writer
George Hively
Editor
Agnes Christine Johnston
Writer
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Altars of Desire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Altars of Desire about?
Mae Murray plays a willful American lass whose wealthy dad (Robert Edeson) sends her to Paris so that she may pick up some "refinement." Instead, she picks up a fortune-hunting nobleman, played as a frivolous fop by a monocled Andre Beranger. True-blue hero Conway Tearle prevents Murray from making a bigger fool of herself than she already is.
Who directed Altars of Desire?
Altars of Desire was directed by Christy Cabanne.
Who stars in Altars of Desire?
The principal cast of Altars of Desire includes Mae Murray, Conway Tearle, Robert Edeson, Maude George, George Beranger.
When was Altars of Desire released and how long is it?
Altars of Desire was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.