Shackled
Synopsis
A destitute young woman named Lola Dexter falls in love with Walter Cosgrove, who establishes her in a luxurious apartment and promises to marry her. After his fortune has been squandered, however, he woos and marries wealthy Edith Danfield while her sweetheart, James Ashley, is fighting in the trenches overseas. Embittered, Lola decides that from now on she will use men to her own advantage and travels to Florida to seek her first victim. She soon loses heart, however, and is about to commit suicide when Edith's invalid father, Thomas Danfield, convinces her to begin her life anew. The two become close friends and together return home, where they find that Edith, neglected and abused by Walter, has realized her mistake and is longing for James. To provide Edith with grounds for divorce, Lola allows Walter to enter her room, but when he rushes to attack her in a drunken rage, he falls down the stairs and is killed.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 20, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reginald Barker
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence McCloskey, Fred Myton, J. Grubb Alexander
- Original Title
- Shackled
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Paralta Plays Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reginald Barker
Lawrence McCloskey, Fred Myton, J. Grubb Alexander
Department Leadership Roster
Reginald Barker
Director
Fred Myton
Writer
J. Grubb Alexander
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 Shackled
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shackled about?
A destitute young woman named Lola Dexter falls in love with Walter Cosgrove, who establishes her in a luxurious apartment and promises to marry her. After his fortune has been squandered, however, he woos and marries wealthy Edith Danfield while her sweetheart, James Ashley, is fighting in the trenches overseas. Embittered, Lola decides that from now on she will use men to her own advantage and travels to Florida to seek her first victim. She soon loses heart, however, and is about to commit suicide when Edith's invalid father, Thomas Danfield, convinces her to begin her life anew. The two become close friends and together return home, where they find that Edith, neglected and abused by Walter, has realized her mistake and is longing for James. To provide Edith with grounds for divorce, Lola allows Walter to enter her room, but when he rushes to attack her in a drunken rage, he falls down the stairs and is killed.
Who directed Shackled?
Shackled was directed by Reginald Barker.
Who stars in Shackled?
The principal cast of Shackled includes Louise Glaum, Charles West, John Gilbert, Roberta Wilson, Lawson Butt.
When was Shackled released and how long is it?
Shackled was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shackled?
Shackled holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).