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  • Dark Secrets (1923)
  • 60 min | Drama
Dark Secrets (1923)
60 min | Drama

Long Island socialite Ruth Rutherford, crippled as a result of being thrown from a horse, breaks her engagement to Lord Wallington. Dejected, Wallie returns to his regiment in Egypt and sinks into dissipation. Ruth hears of his plight and ...See moreLong Island socialite Ruth Rutherford, crippled as a result of being thrown from a horse, breaks her engagement to Lord Wallington. Dejected, Wallie returns to his regiment in Egypt and sinks into dissipation. Ruth hears of his plight and also goes to Egypt, where she meets Dr. Mohammed Ali. Ali cures her lameness in return for Ruth's agreeing to become his wife, but Biskra, Ruth's servant, kills Ali before he can collect. Even from death Ali's power over Ruth returns her to her wheelchair until she jumps up to save Wallington from an attack feigned by Biskra. Written by AFI See less
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Director
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Edmund Goulding (screenplay) (story)
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Updated Jan 21, 1923

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Jan 21, 1923 (United States)

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7 cast members
Name Known for
Dorothy Dalton
Ruth Rutherford Ruth Rutherford   See fewer
Robert Ellis
Lord Wallington Lord Wallington   See fewer
José Ruben
Dr. Mohammed Ali Dr. Mohammed Ali   See fewer
Ellen Burford
Mildred Rice (as Ellen Cassidy) Mildred Rice (as Ellen Cassidy)   See fewer
Pat Hartigan
Biskra Biskra   See fewer
Warren Cook
Dr. Case Dr. Case   See fewer
Julia Swayne Gordon
Mrs. Rutherford Mrs. Rutherford   See fewer
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