Burnt Wings

Burnt Wings (1920)

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.

Date of release
1920-03-29
TMDB
8.0 / 10 (1)
Runtime
50m
Genres
Drama
Director
Christy Cabanne

Casting

Interesting facts

Burnt Wings is a 1920 American drama film directed by Christy Cabanne and starring Josephine Hill, Frank Mayo, and Rudolph Christians. Adapted from the play The Primrose Path, it was released on March 29, 1920.

Production

Bayard Veiller's play had premiered on Broadway in May 1907, and had been reprised during the 1919 season. The working title of the film was The Primrose Path, the same as Veiller's play. In December 1919 it was announced that the play was being adapted for the screen by Universal. Initially, Lola Gonzales was tagged for the lead role of Joan Templeton. Gonzales was a professional model.

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