A 1927 scandal bomb about forbidden desire that Hollywood forgot to censor properly.
Young José lives with his guardian, Don Julian, a middle-aged diplomat recently married to young Felicia. Society gossips in Madrid find the situation increasingly scandalous.
Acting
Ramon Novarro's smoldering glances carry entire scenes.
Direction
Stahl's tight framing turns drawing rooms into traps.
Director
John M. Stahl
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was one of Novarro's final silents before MGM forced him into talkies against his accent; you can feel the pressure leaking through his performance.
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