Shattered Idols
Synopsis
This exotic adventure drama was based on the novel, The Daughter of Brahma, and went through at least one title change before reaching the screen as Shattered Idols. Jean Hurst, the widow of a British Army officer in India, hates her crippled son David because she thinks he is a coward and a weakling. She sends him away to England for his education. When he returns to India, he falls in love with native girl Sarasvati, who he saves from being burned on a funeral pyre.
Top Cast
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Marguerite De La Motte
Sarasvati
William V. Mong
Rama Pal
James Morrison
Lt. Walter Hurst / David Hurst
Frankie Lee
David Hurst, as a child
Ethel Grey Terry
Jean Hurst
Alfred Allen
The Judge
Louise Lovely
Diana Chichester
Harvey Clark
Col. Chichester
Josephine Crowell
Mrs. Chichester
Robert Littlefield
Dick Hathaway
Mary Wynn
Ethel Hathaway
George Periolat
The High Priest
Tom Ricketts
Rev. Dr. Romney
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 6, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Sloman
- Screenplay & Story
- I.A.R. Wylie, William V. Mong
- Original Title
- Shattered Idols
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- J.L. Frothingham Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Sloman
I.A.R. Wylie, William V. Mong
Department Leadership Roster
William V. Mong
Writer
Edward Sloman
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 Shattered Idols
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What is Shattered Idols about?
This exotic adventure drama was based on the novel, The Daughter of Brahma, and went through at least one title change before reaching the screen as Shattered Idols. Jean Hurst, the widow of a British Army officer in India, hates her crippled son David because she thinks he is a coward and a weakling. She sends him away to England for his education. When he returns to India, he falls in love with native girl Sarasvati, who he saves from being burned on a funeral pyre.
Who directed Shattered Idols?
Shattered Idols was directed by Edward Sloman.
Who stars in Shattered Idols?
The principal cast of Shattered Idols includes Marguerite De La Motte, William V. Mong, James Morrison, Frankie Lee, Ethel Grey Terry.
When was Shattered Idols released and how long is it?
Shattered Idols was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is Shattered Idols based on a book or true story?
Shattered Idols is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "I.A.R. Wylie".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shattered Idols?
Shattered Idols holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).