Forbidden Fruit
Originally released in 1921. Forbidden Fruit is a drama/romance film. directed by Cecil B. DeMille. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Agnes Ayres, Clarence Burton, and Theodore Roberts
Synopsis
Mary Maddock works as a seamstress to bring home money while her husband Steve, unemployed, has no real prospects of earning money. Mary's employers, are trying to strike an oil related business deal with a rich man by the name of Nelson Rogers. The deal does not seem to be on the table, as Mr. Rogers is leaving town shortly and does not have the time to work out the details of such a deal. In an order to entice him to stay, Mrs. Mallory - wife of Mr. Mallory who is proposing the business deal - convinces Mary to be her guest at a dinner party with the intent of making Mr. Rogers fall for her and thus stay long enough for Mr. Mallory to make him agree to a business deal.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 3, 1921
105 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Agnes Ayres
as Mary Maddock
Clarence Burton
as Steve Maddock
Theodore Roberts
as James Harrington Mallory
Kathlyn Williams
as Mrs. Mallory
Forrest Stanley
as Nelson Rogers
Theodore Kosloff
as Pietro Giuseppe
Shannon Day
as Nadia Craig
Bertram Johns
as John Craig
Julia Faye
as Mrs. Mallory's First Maid
William Boyd
as Billiards Player
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forbidden Fruit about?
Mary Maddock works as a seamstress to bring home money while her husband Steve, unemployed, has no real prospects of earning money. Mary's employers, are trying to strike an oil related business de...
Who directed Forbidden Fruit?
Forbidden Fruit was directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
How long is Forbidden Fruit?
Forbidden Fruit has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Forbidden Fruit released?
Forbidden Fruit was released on January 3, 1921 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Forbidden Fruit?
The main cast of Forbidden Fruit includes Agnes Ayres, Clarence Burton, Theodore Roberts, Kathlyn Williams, Forrest Stanley.