Film

The Lure of Heart's Desire

1916 · 50m · Drama

Socialite Ethel Wyndham turns down Jim Carew’s marriage proposal because of his working-class status causing him to go prospecting in the Yukon. He strikes it rich and begins a romance with Little Snowbird. Deciding to take one last look at life in the big city before settling down he heads to New York where he runs into Ethel. After telling her of his success he proposes again and while she’s tempted Ethel is tempted to accept him, she has involved her in an extortion operation unknowingly and Thomas Martin threatens to expose her if she marries Jim. Once again broken-hearted, Jim returns to Little Snowbird only to face heartache and a daughter he knew nothing about.

Edmund Breese

Jim Carew

Arthur Hoops

Thomas Martin

Evelyn Brent

Little Snowbird

John Mahon

Crazy Jake

Jeanette Horton

Ethel Wynndham

• Francis J. GrandonDirector · Story
• Aaron HoffmanStory

Release date

January 17, 1916

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

50m

Genres

Drama

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