Madame Peacock
“AS THE WOMAN WHO RELINQUISHED WITH A SHRUG THOSE THINGS IN LIFE MOST WOMEN HOLD MOST DEAR-FOR WHAT?..SHE WAS LATER TO LEARN.”
Synopsis
Jane Goring, a ruthlessly ambitious actress, forsakes her life as a wife and mother for the stage. Returning home from a performance one night, Jane is disgusted to find her husband Robert McNaughton victimized by a tubercular cough and so banishes him and her young daughter to a sanitarium in Colorado. Years pass, finding Jane still estranged from her family. On the opening night of her new play, Jane finds herself upstaged and outperformed by Gloria Cromwell, a rising young actress, who, unknown to Jane, is her abandoned daughter. Returning home, Jane is haunted by visions of her husband and child and begins to sob. Looking up from her pillow, she is startled to see her husband with Gloria.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray C. Smallwood
- Screenplay & Story
- Alla Nazimova, Rita Weiman
- Original Title
- Madame Peacock
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Nazimova Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray C. Smallwood
Alla Nazimova, Rita Weiman
Rudolph J. Bergquist
Alla Nazimova
Department Leadership Roster
Rudolph J. Bergquist
Director of Photography
Alla Nazimova
Writer
Alla Nazimova
Producer
Ray C. Smallwood
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Madame Peacock
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What is Madame Peacock about?
Jane Goring, a ruthlessly ambitious actress, forsakes her life as a wife and mother for the stage. Returning home from a performance one night, Jane is disgusted to find her husband Robert McNaughton victimized by a tubercular cough and so banishes him and her young daughter to a sanitarium in Colorado. Years pass, finding Jane still estranged from her family. On the opening night of her new play, Jane finds herself upstaged and outperformed by Gloria Cromwell, a rising young actress, who, unknown to Jane, is her abandoned daughter. Returning home, Jane is haunted by visions of her husband and child and begins to sob. Looking up from her pillow, she is startled to see her husband with Gloria.
Who directed Madame Peacock?
Madame Peacock was directed by Ray C. Smallwood.
Who stars in Madame Peacock?
The principal cast of Madame Peacock includes Alla Nazimova, George Probert, John Steppling, William Orlamond, Rex Cherryman.
When was Madame Peacock released and how long is it?
Madame Peacock was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Madame Peacock?
Madame Peacock holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).