Street of Forgotten Women (1927)

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For those who thought "Reefer Madness" was the first exploitation movie you'll be interested to know that the genre was alive and well during the silent era. "Street of Forgotten Women" is the usual potboiler about a rich girl who is disowned by her father when she decides she wants a career in show business. After sinking her money in a stage production which immediately flops, she's forced to try and earn a living dancing in a saloon in her underwear. Even worse, she is forced into prostitution in a slum apartment that just happens to be owned by HER FATHER!!!!!

Director: Norton S. Parker
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
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Cast

Production: Kayanay Productions
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en

Keywords

prostitute, rape, cabaret, auction, human trafficking, exploitation, morality, criminal underworld, silent film, flapper, whorehouse, sex worker, white slavery, slumlord, riches to rags

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Street of Forgotten Women about?
For those who thought "Reefer Madness" was the first exploitation movie you'll be interested to know that the genre was alive and well during the silent era. "Street of Forgotten Women" is the usual potboiler about a rich girl who is disowned by her father when she decides she wants a career in show business. After sinking her money in a stage production which immediately flops, she's forced to try and earn a living dancing in a saloon in her underwear. Even worse, she is forced into prostitution in a slum apartment that just happens to be owned by HER FATHER!!!!!
Who directed Street of Forgotten Women?
Street of Forgotten Women was directed by Norton S. Parker.
Who stars in Street of Forgotten Women?
Street of Forgotten Women stars Helen Foster, Grant Withers, Virginia Roye.
How long is Street of Forgotten Women?
Street of Forgotten Women has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is Street of Forgotten Women?
Street of Forgotten Women is a Drama film.
Where was Street of Forgotten Women produced?
Street of Forgotten Women was produced in United States of America.