Feet of Clay
Synopsis
Kerry Harlan (La Rocque) is unable to work because he was injured in a battle with a shark, so his youthful wife Amy (Reynolds) becomes a fashion model. While she is away from home, Bertha, the wife of his surgeon, is trying to force her attentions on Kerry and is accidentally killed in an attempt to evade her husband. After the scandal Amy is courted by Tony Channing, but she returns to her husband and finds him near death from gas fumes. Because they both attempted to make suicide, their spirits are rejected by "the other side," and learning the truth from Bertha's spirit they fight their way back to life. This film is presumed lost.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 27, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cecil B. DeMille
- Screenplay & Story
- Margaretta Tuttle, Beulah Marie Dix, Bertram Millhauser
- Original Title
- Feet of Clay
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cecil B. DeMille
Margaretta Tuttle, Beulah Marie Dix, Bertram Millhauser
J. Peverell Marley, Archie Stout
Anne Bauchens
Cecil B. DeMille
Department Leadership Roster
Cecil B. DeMille
Director
Cecil B. DeMille
Producer
J. Peverell Marley
Director of Photography
Archie Stout
Director of Photography
Anne Bauchens
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Feet of Clay
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Feet of Clay about?
Kerry Harlan (La Rocque) is unable to work because he was injured in a battle with a shark, so his youthful wife Amy (Reynolds) becomes a fashion model. While she is away from home, Bertha, the wife of his surgeon, is trying to force her attentions on Kerry and is accidentally killed in an attempt to evade her husband. After the scandal Amy is courted by Tony Channing, but she returns to her husband and finds him near death from gas fumes. Because they both attempted to make suicide, their spirits are rejected by "the other side," and learning the truth from Bertha's spirit they fight their way back to life. This film is presumed lost.
Who directed Feet of Clay?
Feet of Clay was directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
Who stars in Feet of Clay?
The principal cast of Feet of Clay includes Vera Reynolds, Rod La Rocque, Julia Faye, Ricardo Cortez, Robert Edeson.
When was Feet of Clay released and how long is it?
Feet of Clay was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Is Feet of Clay based on a book or true story?
Feet of Clay is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Margaretta Tuttle".