A flapper in overalls crashes high society and builds chairs in the woods. 1925 was WILD.
After the death of her brother, "Tommy" Carlton makes the acquaintance of a neighbor, Harold Graypon, who invites her to a party. Tommy, who is a bit of a hoyden, attends the party in overalls and shocks the guests. Tommy is later ejected from her home and takes refuge in a shack in the mountains, where she makes rustic furniture for a living. Despite the interference of Grace, Tommy and Harold finds happiness with each other.
Acting
Edith Roberts as 'Tommy' — trousers-wearing rebel before it was cool.
Costume
Overalls at a fancy party. The ultimate 1925 power move.
Director
John Gorman
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This film is considered lost — no known prints survive, making it a true phantom of the silent era.
The title 'Is Love a Sin?' played on 1920s moral panic about flappers and shifting gender norms.
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