Sacred and Profane Love
“A drama of life's master emotion-its daring, its pain, its ecstasy, its terrible power to drag down, its sacred power to glorify.”
Synopsis
Carlotta Peel, who though sheltered from the facts of life by her Victorian aunt has acquired some knowledge from indiscriminate reading, meets Diaz, a celebrated pianist, at a concert and spends the evening with him. Later, in London, she acquires fame as a novelist and is followed to France by married publisher Frank Ispenlove, who commits suicide when she spurns him. In Paris, Carlotta finds Diaz a physical wreck from drinking absinthe and devotes herself to his regeneration.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 22, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Desmond Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Arnold Bennett, Julia Crawford Ivers
- Original Title
- Sacred and Profane Love
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Desmond Taylor
Arnold Bennett, Julia Crawford Ivers
Department Leadership Roster
William Desmond Taylor
Director
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 Sacred and Profane Love
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What is Sacred and Profane Love about?
Carlotta Peel, who though sheltered from the facts of life by her Victorian aunt has acquired some knowledge from indiscriminate reading, meets Diaz, a celebrated pianist, at a concert and spends the evening with him. Later, in London, she acquires fame as a novelist and is followed to France by married publisher Frank Ispenlove, who commits suicide when she spurns him. In Paris, Carlotta finds Diaz a physical wreck from drinking absinthe and devotes herself to his regeneration.
Who directed Sacred and Profane Love?
Sacred and Profane Love was directed by William Desmond Taylor.
Who stars in Sacred and Profane Love?
The principal cast of Sacred and Profane Love includes Elsie Ferguson, Conrad Nagel, Thomas Holding, Helen Dunbar, Winifred Greenwood.
When was Sacred and Profane Love released and how long is it?
Sacred and Profane Love was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is Sacred and Profane Love based on a book or true story?
Sacred and Profane Love is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arnold Bennett".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sacred and Profane Love?
Sacred and Profane Love holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).