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  • Sacred and Profane Love (1921)
  • 60 min | Drama, Romance
Sacred and Profane Love (1921)
60 min | Drama, Romance

Carlotta Peel, who though sheltered from the facts of life by her Victorian aunt has acquired some knowledge from indiscriminate reading, meets Diaz, a celebrated pianist, at a concert and spends the evening with him. Later, in London, she...See moreCarlotta Peel, who though sheltered from the facts of life by her Victorian aunt has acquired some knowledge from indiscriminate reading, meets Diaz, a celebrated pianist, at a concert and spends the evening with him. Later, in London, she acquires fame as a novelist and is followed to France by married publisher Frank Ispenlove, who commits suicide when she spurns him. In Paris, Carlotta finds Diaz a physical wreck from drinking absinthe and devotes herself to his regeneration. Realizing the depth of her love, he is responsive and finds happiness with her. Written by AFI See less
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Director
William Desmond Taylor (as William D. Taylor)
Writers
Arnold Bennett (novel "The Book of Carlotta") | Julia Crawford Ivers (scenario)
Cinematographers
Ted D. McCord (as T.D. McCord) | James Van Trees
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Updated May 22, 1921

Release date
May 22, 1921 (United States)

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10 cast members
Name Known for
Elsie Ferguson
Carlotta Peel Carlotta Peel   See fewer
Conrad Nagel
Emilie Diaz, a pianist Emilie Diaz, a pianist   See fewer
Thomas Holding
Frank Ispenlove Frank Ispenlove   See fewer
Helen Dunbar
Constance Peel Constance Peel   See fewer
Winifred Greenwood
Mary Ispenlove Mary Ispenlove   See fewer
Raymond Blathwayt
Lord Francis Alcar Lord Francis Alcar   See fewer
Clarissa Selwynne
Mrs. Sardis (as Clarissa Selwyn) Mrs. Sardis (as Clarissa Selwyn)   See fewer
Howard Gaye
Albert Vicary Albert Vicary   See fewer
Jane Keckley
Rebecca Rebecca   See fewer
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