The Tree of Knowledge (1920)

The wicked Belle gets her hands on Nigel Stanyon, a young man who was about to embark on a career as a minister. She seduces him, empties his bank account and tosses him aside. In the ... See full summary »

Director:

William C. de Mille

Writers:

R.C. Carton (play), Margaret Turnbull

Stars:

Theodore Kosloff, Yvonne Gardelle, Robert Warwick

Cast

Cast overview:
Theodore Kosloff	...	Adam
Yvonne Gardelle	...	Lilith
Robert Warwick	...	Nigel Stanyon
Kathlyn Williams	...	Belle
Wanda Hawley	...	Monica
Tom Forman	...	Brian
Winter Hall	...	Siur Mostyn Hollingsworth
Irving Cummings	...	Loftus Roupelle
Loyola O'Connor	...	Mrs. Stanyon
Clarence Geldart	...	The Baron
William H. Brown	...	Swedle

Storyline

The wicked Belle gets her hands on Nigel Stanyon, a young man who was about to embark on a career as a minister. She seduces him, empties his bank account and tosses him aside. In the depths of despair, Nigel is discovered by Brian, a wealthy old friend, who secures him a job as an overseer on his family estate. One day Brian embarks on a trip abroad, and Nigel is astounded when he returns home with a new wife--Nigel's old flame, Belle.

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Plot Keywords:

adultery | double cross | gold digger | based on play

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Taglines:

SHE had toyed with him -- wrecked his life. Now she was waiting to signal her latest dupe to come and take her away. Maddened -- his hands were closing on her throat -- when her husband, his dearest friend, walked into the room!

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Release Date:

18 January 1920 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Famous Players-Lasky Corporation

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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