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Burnt Wings 1920 Directed by Christy Cabanne

Struggling artist Ned Templeton and his wife Joan are leading a poverty-stricken life in Paris. Threatened by starvation and eviction, Joan is forced to become a prostitute. After some time, Ned becomes successful, and he and Joan move to New York. There he meets Helen, daughter of wealthy art patron James Cartwright. Cartwright was the man who "bought" Joan in Paris, and when he learns that his daughter's happiness depends upon Ned's divorce, he threatens to expose Joan.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language No Language
Gnere Drama
Release Date 29 March 1920
50 mins
Cast
Josephine Hill Joan Templeton
Frank Mayo Ned Templeton
Rudolph Christians James Cartwright