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Human Desire (1919)
56 min | Drama, Romance

Human Desire (1919)

56 min | Drama, Romance

Inspired by a statue of the infant Christ in the hands of the Madonna, Bernice who lives in a convent in Naples, Italy conceives of a deep passion for babies. Learning that there are infants dying of hunger and neglect in America, Bernice ...See moreInspired by a statue of the infant Christ in the hands of the Madonna, Bernice who lives in a convent in Naples, Italy conceives of a deep passion for babies. Learning that there are infants dying of hunger and neglect in America, Bernice determines to come to their aid. Dressed as a boy, she arrives in New York where destitute, Bernice meets artist Robert Bruce who hires her to pose for a painting of the Madonna. The two fall in love until one day, during Robert's absence, his wife appears and drives Bernice into the streets. Bernice's trials finally end when Mrs. Bruce dies in an automobile accident, freeing Robert to marry his model. Written by AFI See less

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7 cast members

Name	Known for
Anita Stewart Berenice Berenice See fewer	A Midnight Romance (1919)
Conway Tearle Robert Lane Robert Lane See fewer	Romeo and Juliet (1936)
Vernon Steele Jasper Norton Jasper Norton See fewer	Captain Blood (1935)
Eulalie Jensen Helen Lane Helen Lane See fewer	The Hunchback of Notre Dame (I) (1923)
Naomi Childers Marguerite Hunt Marguerite Hunt See fewer	The Gay Lord Quex (1919)
Templar Saxe Paul Stapleton Paul Stapleton See fewer	How Women Love (1922)
Hattie Delaro Miss March Miss March See fewer	For the Honor of the Crew (1915)