Overview
To avoid seeing Marjorie Dare, Jim Allen visits Stewart Leighton at the latter's country home. (Five years earlier Jim's engagement to Marjorie Dare was broken when her mother was killed and his father disappeared.) Through certain circumstance Marjorie also becomes Leighton's guest, and Jim moves o...
Cast
Norma Shearer
Marjorie Dare
Gladden James
Jim Allen
Yvonne Logan
Smiles
Richard Neill
Stewart Leighton
Charles Miller
Sam Slocum
Frederick Eckhart
Ben Tangleface
Martha Langford
Mrs. Davenport
Marion Bradley
Mrs. Davenport's Maid
Introduction
In this latest movie review, we dive deep into A Clouded Name (1923), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.
To avoid seeing Marjorie Dare, Jim Allen visits Stewart Leighton at the latter's country home. (Five years earlier Jim's engagement to Marjorie Dare was broken when her mother was killed and his father disappeared.) Through certain circumstance Marjorie also becomes Leighton's guest, and Jim moves out into the woods. There he meets Smiles, a little girl in the care of strange old Ben Tangleface. Leighton wishes to wed Marjorie for her money and is trying forcefully to persuade her to accept him when Jim comes to the rescue. But Ben, his memory stirred by the sight of Leighton, kills him. Explanations reveal Smiles to be Dorothy's sister and Ben, Jim's father. He was wounded while defending Marjorie's mother, whom Leighton killed.
🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning
Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of A Clouded Name. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.
🏆 Final Verdict
5 / 5 Stars
A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.
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