Their Own Desire
“A Drama of Today”
Synopsis
Lally is a rich girl whose father writes books and plays polo. After 23 years of marriage her father decides to divorce Lally's mother and remarry to soon-to-be-divorced Beth Cheever. This sours Lally on all men. While on vacation with her mother she meets Jack, who succeeds in stealing her heart. Then Lally discovers that Jack is the son of Beth Cheever, the woman who is to marry her father.
Top Cast
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Norma Shearer
Lucia 'Lally' Marlett
Robert Montgomery
John 'Jack' Douglas Cheever
Lewis Stone
Henry 'Hal' Marlett
Belle Bennett
Harriet Marlett
Helene Millard
Beth Cheever
Cecil Cunningham
Aunt Caroline
Henry Hebert
Uncle Nate
Mary Doran
Suzanne
June Nash
Mildred
Bess Flowers
Miriam - Polo Player/Snooty Dinner Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 27, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- E. Mason Hopper
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Marion
- Original Score
- Fred Fisher, Reggie Montgomery, George Warde, Ernst Luz
- Original Title
- Their Own Desire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
E. Mason Hopper
Frances Marion, Sarita Fuller, James Forbes
Fred Fisher, Reggie Montgomery, George Warde, Ernst Luz
William H. Daniels
Harry Reynolds
Department Leadership Roster
Frances Marion
Screenplay
E. Mason Hopper
Director
Adrian
Costume Design
Harry Reynolds
Editor
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Their Own Desire
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What is Their Own Desire about?
Lally is a rich girl whose father writes books and plays polo. After 23 years of marriage her father decides to divorce Lally's mother and remarry to soon-to-be-divorced Beth Cheever. This sours Lally on all men. While on vacation with her mother she meets Jack, who succeeds in stealing her heart. Then Lally discovers that Jack is the son of Beth Cheever, the woman who is to marry her father.
Who directed Their Own Desire?
Their Own Desire was directed by E. Mason Hopper.
Who stars in Their Own Desire?
The principal cast of Their Own Desire includes Norma Shearer, Robert Montgomery, Lewis Stone, Belle Bennett, Helene Millard.
When was Their Own Desire released and how long is it?
Their Own Desire was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Their Own Desire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Their Own Desire was composed by Fred Fisher, Reggie Montgomery, George Warde, Ernst Luz.
Is Their Own Desire based on a book or true story?
Their Own Desire is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sarita Fuller".