Worlds Apart (1921)

Worlds Apart

1921

Mystery

Synopsis

Having been rejected by Phyllis Leigh in favor of wealthier suitor Peter Lester, Hugh prevents Elinor Ashe from drowning herself. Hugh recklessly marries Elinor, but they occupy different wings of his house. Lester and Phyllis arrive as guests, and a new manservant favored by Elinor is hired. When Lester is murdered, the servant is charged with the crime, and Elinor admits to Hugh that he is indeed her father, recently released from prison. While in the company of Marcia Marshall, Hugh discovers her husband Harley dying in a Chinese opium den. He confesses that, victimized by Lester, he killed him. Elinor's father is released, and she reconciles with Hugh.

Credits

Director

Alan Crosland

Cast

Arthur Housman as Harley Marshall

Eugene O'Brien as Hugh Ledyard

Florence Billings as Marcia Marshall

Louise Prussing as Phyllis Leigh

Olive Tell as Elinor Ashe

Warren Cook as Ten Eyck

William H. Tooker as Peter Lester

Crew