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8.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDbNR19201h 30mUnited States of America

Love Madness

“Greater than "SEX"”

Synopsis

When respectable Lloyd Norwood becomes infatuated with moll Goldie Lewis, he falls into a life of debasement, which results in his being accused of the murder of gangland henchman Joe the Swell. Norwood's wife Mary, convinced of her husband's innocence, determines to clear his name. Disguising herself as a vamp and infiltrating the underworld, Mary extracts a confession from the real murderer, Pussyfoot Connor, who is duped by Mary into believing that he sees the ghost of the murdered man. Later, in order to have witnesses to the story, Mary takes a midnight dinner with gang leader Jack Frost, arousing the jealousy of Connor, who enters and accuses Frost of instigating the murder. The police, alerted to the scheme, rush in and arrest the criminals.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 29, 1920

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Joseph Henabery
Screenplay & Story
C. Gardner Sullivan
Original Title
Love Madness
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
1h 30m
Production Studios
J. Parker Read Jr. Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Joseph Henabery

Screenplay & Story

C. Gardner Sullivan

Department Leadership Roster

Joseph Henabery

Joseph Henabery

Director

C. Gardner Sullivan

C. Gardner Sullivan

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Love Madness.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Love Madness

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Love Madness about?

When respectable Lloyd Norwood becomes infatuated with moll Goldie Lewis, he falls into a life of debasement, which results in his being accused of the murder of gangland henchman Joe the Swell. Norwood's wife Mary, convinced of her husband's innocence, determines to clear his name. Disguising herself as a vamp and infiltrating the underworld, Mary extracts a confession from the real murderer, Pussyfoot Connor, who is duped by Mary into believing that he sees the ghost of the murdered man. Later, in order to have witnesses to the story, Mary takes a midnight dinner with gang leader Jack Frost, arousing the jealousy of Connor, who enters and accuses Frost of instigating the murder. The police, alerted to the scheme, rush in and arrest the criminals.

Who directed Love Madness?

Love Madness was directed by Joseph Henabery.

Who stars in Love Madness?

The principal cast of Love Madness includes Louise Glaum, Matt Moore, William Conklin, Noah Beery, Jack Nelson.

When was Love Madness released and how long is it?

Love Madness was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Love Madness?

Love Madness holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).