The Furnace
Synopsis
Folly Vallance marries millionaire Anthony Bond for his money, but he insists on a marriage in name only. Entering the social scene she befriends Bond's close friend Keene Mordaunt. When Count Svensen tries to extort Folly into running away with him, Keene pursues them to a country house where they meet Anthony, who accuses his friend of treachery. Folly finally recognizes her love for her husband and explains the cause of her actions; Bond forgives her leading to their reconciliation.
Top Cast
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Agnes Ayres
Folly Valance
Milton Sills
Keene Mordaunt
Theodore Roberts
General Archibald Foulkes-Brent
Betty Francisco
Patricia Brent
Helen Dunbar
Lady Foulkes-Brent
F.A. Turner
Albert Vallance
Mayme Kelso
Lady Foulkes-Brent
Lucien Littlefield
Bert Vallance
Robert Bolder
Solomon Bassbridge
Edward Martindel
Count Svenson
Jerome Patrick
Anthony Bond
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Desmond Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Julia Crawford Ivers
- Original Title
- The Furnace
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Realart Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Desmond Taylor
Julia Crawford Ivers, Leslie Beresford
James Van Trees
Department Leadership Roster
William Desmond Taylor
Director
James Van Trees
Director of Photography
Julia Crawford Ivers
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Furnace
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What is The Furnace about?
Folly Vallance marries millionaire Anthony Bond for his money, but he insists on a marriage in name only. Entering the social scene she befriends Bond's close friend Keene Mordaunt. When Count Svensen tries to extort Folly into running away with him, Keene pursues them to a country house where they meet Anthony, who accuses his friend of treachery. Folly finally recognizes her love for her husband and explains the cause of her actions; Bond forgives her leading to their reconciliation.
Who directed The Furnace?
The Furnace was directed by William Desmond Taylor.
Who stars in The Furnace?
The principal cast of The Furnace includes Agnes Ayres, Milton Sills, Theodore Roberts, Betty Francisco, Helen Dunbar.
When was The Furnace released and how long is it?
The Furnace was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is The Furnace based on a book or true story?
The Furnace is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Leslie Beresford".