The Temple Of Dusk
Synopsis
Japanese poet Akira living in Tokyo, loves American Ruth Vale, who was placed in the care of Akira's father when her missionary parents died. Ruth returns Akira's affections until she meets Edward, but the American proves an unfaithful husband. Three years later, Ruth is gravely ill while Edward amuses himself with his new lover, Adrienne Chester, but Akira comforts the dying woman with the promise that he will protect her little daughter Blossom.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 20, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Marion
- Original Title
- The Temple Of Dusk
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Haworth Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Young
Frances Marion
Department Leadership Roster
James Young
Director
Frances Marion
Writer
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 The Temple Of Dusk
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What is The Temple Of Dusk about?
Japanese poet Akira living in Tokyo, loves American Ruth Vale, who was placed in the care of Akira's father when her missionary parents died. Ruth returns Akira's affections until she meets Edward, but the American proves an unfaithful husband. Three years later, Ruth is gravely ill while Edward amuses himself with his new lover, Adrienne Chester, but Akira comforts the dying woman with the promise that he will protect her little daughter Blossom.
Who directed The Temple Of Dusk?
The Temple Of Dusk was directed by James Young.
Who stars in The Temple Of Dusk?
The principal cast of The Temple Of Dusk includes Sessue Hayakawa, Jane Novak, Mary Jane Irving, Sylvia Breamer, Henry A. Barrows.
When was The Temple Of Dusk released and how long is it?
The Temple Of Dusk was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Temple Of Dusk?
The Temple Of Dusk holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).