The Ordeal

"A drama of today in a setting of gorgeous gowns and luxury"

Sybil marries George Bruce, an alcoholic 20 years her senior, In order to provide for her crippled sister, Helen, and her brother, Geoffrey. Bruce becomes jealous of Sybil's attentions to young physician Robert Acton, and when Bruce suffers a heart attack and calls for digitalis, Sybil allows the vial to break and he dies.

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Release Date

May 21, 1922

Status

Released

Original Title

The Ordeal

Runtime

50min

Budget

Revenue

Language

No Language

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures