The Ordeal (1922)

A drama of today in a setting of gorgeous gowns and luxury

Sybil marries George Bruce, an alcoholic 20 years her senior, In order to provide for her crippled sister, Helen, and her brother, Geoffrey. Bruce becomes jealous of Sybil's attentions to young physician Robert Acton, and when Bruce suffers a heart attack and calls for digitalis, Sybil allows the vial to break and he dies.

Cast (11)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Agnes Ayres

Sybil Bruce

Conrad Nagel

Dr. Robert Acton

Clarence Burton

George Bruce

Edna Murphy

Helen Brayshaw

Anne Schaefer

Minnie

Gino Corrado

Gene

Adele Farrington

Madame St. Levis

Edward Martindel

Sir Francis Maynard

Shannon Day

Kitty

Claire Du Brey

Elise

A. Edward Sutherland

Victim

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