The Restless Sex
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| Directed by | Leon D'Usseau Robert Z. Leonard |
| Written by | Frances Marion |
| Based on | The Restless Sex by Robert W. Chambers |
| Starring | Marion Davies Ralph Kellard |
| Cinematography | Allen G. Siegler |
| Distributed by | Famous Players-Lasky Corporation |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
The Restless Sex is a 1920 silent drama film starring Marion Davies, and Ralph Kellard. It was directed by Leon D'Usseau and Robert Z. Leonard and written by Frances Marion. The film is based upon the 1918 novel of the same name by Robert W. Chambers and was distributed by Paramount Pictures under the Famous Players-Lasky Corporation name.
A copy of The Restless Sex is housed at the Library of Congress and Gosfilmofond.[1]
Synopsis
Stephanie (Steve) is a restless and adventurous young woman. She is in love with Jim, her foster brother and childhood sweetheart. But now, she also finds herself attracted to art student Oswald Grismer. Jim leaves for Paris to become an author. In this period,Steve and Oswald decide to marry each other. When Jim finds out, he returns home to win Steve over.
Cast
- Marion Davies -Steve
- Ralph Kellard - Jim Cleland
- Carlyle Blackwell - Oswald Grismer
- Charles Lane - John Cleland
- Corinne Barker - Helen Davis
- Stephen Carr - Jim as a boy
- Vivienne Osborne - Marie Cliff
- Etna Ross - Steve as a child
- Robert Vivian - Chilsmer Grismer
- Athole Shearer - Extra (uncredited)
- Edith Shearer - Extra (uncredited)
- Norma Shearer - Extra (uncredited)
Production
Costume design for the film, which featured Egyptian-style costumes for the "Bal des Arts" scene, was done by Erté.[2] He also worked on art direction with Joseph Urban.
References
- ↑ Progressive Silent Film List: The Restless Sex at SilentEra.com
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