She had everything—then men had opinions about it. 1916's messy divorce from respectability.
John Heppell, a wealthy young man about town, falls in love with Diana Laska, a noted actress, and marries her. After their child is born he tires of her and goes back to his old way of living. Infuriated at his neglect, Diana leaves him and goes abroad with Philip Goodier. He also tires of her in time, and she becomes a notorious character on the continent.
Acting
Warda Howard's face doing the talking title cards can't manage.
Costume
Diana's wardrobe arc: respectable wife to continental notorious.
Director
Charles Brabin
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Pre-1920s cinema loved punishing 'loose' women; this one at least lets her keep her agency.
Director Charles Brabin survived into talkies and married Theda Bara—another famous 'vamp.' He had a type.
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