Desire(1923)
"BRIGHT LIGHTS, MUSIC, DANCING, LAUGHTER HER FIRST TASTE OF NIGHT LIFE"
Desire Synopsis
Society children Madalyn Harlan and Bob Elkins separate the day they are to be married. Madalyn marries her chauffeur, Jerry, while Bob falls in love with unsophisticated Ruth Cassell and, after careful consideration, marries her. Madalyn's marriage is unhappy, ending in a double suicide after Madalyn's parents disown her and Jerry's family proves to be lower class.
Desire (1923) is a drama film directed by Rowland V. Lee, released on October 1, 1923 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Marguerite De La Motte, John Bowers, Estelle Taylor and Noah Beery. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Rowland V. Lee
- Writers:
- John B. Clymer, Henry Roberts Symonds
- Production:
- Metro Pictures Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Desire Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marguerite De La Motte
as Ruth Cassell
John Bowers
as Bob Elkins
Estelle Taylor
as Madalyn Harlan
Noah Beery
as Hop Lee
Chester Conklin
as Oland Young
Vera Lewis
as Mrs. De Witt Harlan
David Butler
as Jerry Ryan
Walter Long
as Bud Reisner
Lucille Hutton
as Mamie Reisner
Edward Connelly
as Rupert Cassell
Ralph Lewis
as De Witt Harlan
Russell Simpson
as Patrick Ryan
Key crew
Directed by Rowland V. Lee, written by John B. Clymer and Henry Roberts Symonds.
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Desire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Desire – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Desire online?
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Desire (1923) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Desire?
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The main cast of Desire (1923) includes Marguerite De La Motte, John Bowers, Estelle Taylor, Noah Beery and Chester Conklin. The film was directed by Rowland V. Lee. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Desire released?
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Desire was released on October 1, 1923 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is Desire worth watching?
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Desire (1923) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.