In Search of a Thrill (1923)
Overview
After she inherits a fortune, Ann Clemance travels to Paris to indulge herself in frivolity. She meets up with an old friend, writer Adrian Torrens, who disparages her lifestyle. Ann sees him befriend an Apache dancer and she believes he finds women in need of salvation more appealing.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.18 |
Directed By
Oscar Apfel
Crew
Oscar Apfel
Kate Jordan
Basil Dickey
Winifred Dunn
John Arnold
TOP CAST
Viola Dana
Ann Clemance
Warner Baxter
Adrian Torrens
Mabel Van Buren
Lila Lavender
Templar Saxe
Sir George Dumphy
Robert Schable
Tommy Perkins
Rosemary Theby
Jeanne
William Elmer
Percy (the valet)
Leo White
Dance Professor
Walter Wills
René de Farge
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