The Lure of Heart's Desire (1916)
Socialite Ethel Wyndham turns down Jim Carew’s marriage proposal because of his working-class status causing him to go prospecting in the Yukon. He strikes it rich and begins a romance with Little Snowbird. Deciding to take one last look at life in the big city before settling down he heads to New York where he runs into Ethel. After telling her of his success he proposes again and while she’s tempted Ethel is tempted to accept him, she has involved her in an extortion operation unknowingly and Thomas Martin threatens to expose her if she marries Jim. Once again broken-hearted, Jim returns to Little Snowbird only to face heartache and a daughter he knew nothing about.
Director: Francis J. Grandon
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: January 17, 1916
Cast
- Edmund Breese - Jim Carew
- Arthur Hoops - Thomas Martin
- Evelyn Brent - Little Snowbird
- John Mahon - Crazy Jake
- Jeanette Horton - Ethel Wynndham
Screenplay
- Aaron Hoffman (Story)
- Francis J. Grandon (Story)
Production: Popular Plays and Players Inc.
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Francis J. Grandon
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Lure of Heart's Desire about?
- Socialite Ethel Wyndham turns down Jim Carew’s marriage proposal because of his working-class status causing him to go prospecting in the Yukon. He strikes it rich and begins a romance with Little Snowbird. Deciding to take one last look at life in the big city before settling down he heads to New York where he runs into Ethel. After telling her of his success he proposes again and while she’s tempted Ethel is tempted to accept him, she has involved her in an extortion operation unknowingly and Thomas Martin threatens to expose her if she marries Jim. Once again broken-hearted, Jim returns to Little Snowbird only to face heartache and a daughter he knew nothing about.
- Who directed The Lure of Heart's Desire?
- The Lure of Heart's Desire was directed by Francis J. Grandon.
- Who stars in The Lure of Heart's Desire?
- The Lure of Heart's Desire stars Edmund Breese, Arthur Hoops, Evelyn Brent, John Mahon, Jeanette Horton.
- How long is The Lure of Heart's Desire?
- The Lure of Heart's Desire has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Lure of Heart's Desire?
- The Lure of Heart's Desire is a Drama film.
- Where was The Lure of Heart's Desire produced?
- The Lure of Heart's Desire was produced in United States of America.