Their Own Desire
Originally released in 1929. Their Own Desire is a drama/romance film. directed by E. Mason Hopper. At just 65 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Norma Shearer, Robert Montgomery, and Lewis Stone
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 27, 1929
96 years ago
Runtime
1h 5m
65 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (18 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Norma Shearer
as Lucia 'Lally' Marlett
Robert Montgomery
as John 'Jack' Douglas Cheever
Lewis Stone
as Henry 'Hal' Marlett
Belle Bennett
as Harriet Marlett
Helene Millard
as Beth Cheever
Cecil Cunningham
as Aunt Caroline
Henry Hebert
as Uncle Nate
Mary Doran
as Suzanne
June Nash
as Mildred
Bess Flowers
as Miriam - Polo Player/Snooty Dinner Guest (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
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 La...
Who directed Their Own Desire?
Their Own Desire was directed by E. Mason Hopper.
How long is Their Own Desire?
Their Own Desire has a runtime of 1 hours and 5 minutes (65 minutes total).
When was Their Own Desire released?
Their Own Desire was released on December 27, 1929 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Their Own Desire?
The main cast of Their Own Desire includes Norma Shearer, Robert Montgomery, Lewis Stone, Belle Bennett, Helene Millard.