The Forbidden Path
“A beautiful model who became a vampire”
Synopsis
Mary Lynde (Theda Bara) is an innocent girl who has grown up in New York's Greenwich Village. One of the artists there, Felix Benavente (Sidney Mason), uses her as model when he paints a portrait of the Madonna for a church. His friend Robert Sinclair (Hugh Thompson) corrupts Mary so that her father (Walter Law) casts her from his home. She goes to live with Sinclair in his mountain lodge, but after the birth of a child, he callously casts her aside. Subsequently, her baby dies and she sinks to the depths of despair.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 3, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Gordon Edwards
- Screenplay & Story
- E. Lloyd Sheldon, Adrian Johnson
- Original Title
- The Forbidden Path
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Gordon Edwards
E. Lloyd Sheldon, Adrian Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
J. Gordon Edwards
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Forbidden Path
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What is The Forbidden Path about?
Mary Lynde (Theda Bara) is an innocent girl who has grown up in New York's Greenwich Village. One of the artists there, Felix Benavente (Sidney Mason), uses her as model when he paints a portrait of the Madonna for a church. His friend Robert Sinclair (Hugh Thompson) corrupts Mary so that her father (Walter Law) casts her from his home. She goes to live with Sinclair in his mountain lodge, but after the birth of a child, he callously casts her aside. Subsequently, her baby dies and she sinks to the depths of despair.
Who directed The Forbidden Path?
The Forbidden Path was directed by J. Gordon Edwards.
Who stars in The Forbidden Path?
The principal cast of The Forbidden Path includes Theda Bara, Hugh Thompson, Sidney Mason, Walter Law, Florence Martin.
When was The Forbidden Path released and how long is it?
The Forbidden Path was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.