She stole a wallet. He stole her heart. Her ex stole everything else.
Left penniless by her vengeful ex-husband, Madeline is forced to become a pickpocket to pay for a new wardrobe. One of her victims is a Mr. Finlay, who threatens to turn her over to the police -- until he hears Madeline's woeful tale of her cruel, possessive husband.
Acting
Corinne Griffith's eyes do ALL the talking—literally.
Production
San Francisco fog as emotional atmosphere.
Director
James Flood
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This 1927 'women's picture' epitomizes the era's 'fallen woman' redemption genre—where female survival depends entirely on male charity.
Corinne Griffith was so huge she got billing above the title; this was her penultimate silent before talkies ended her career.
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