Sealed Hearts (1919)
Overview
Frank Prentiss, a multi-millionaire who hates and distrusts women, convinces his adopted son, Jack, that they are detrimental to a man's success. The overworked Frank is forced to rest at the country home of his friend, Mr. Gray, where he meets and falls in love with the host's daughter, Kate. She refuses his proposal at first, but later accepts because her father, who has two younger children, is experiencing financial difficulties. Following the wedding, Kate is subjected to Frank's verbal abuse and seeks solace with Jack. Their friendship enrages Frank, who tortures them with his accusations. During a dinner party, Frank accuses Jack and Kate of being lovers in front of the male guests. Jack is restrained from accosting his father, but Frank suffers a fatal heart attack. Later, Jack and Kate fall in love and are married.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.56 |
Directed By
Ralph Ince
Crew
Edmund Goulding
Ralph Ince
R. Cecil Smith
Eugene Walter
Lewis J. Selznick
TOP CAST
Eugene O'Brien
Jack Prentiss
Robert Edeson
Frank Prentiss
Lucille Lee Stewart
Kate Gray
Jack Dean
Mr. Gray
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