In Search of a Thrill

In Search of a Thrill

In Search of a Thrill

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In Search of a Thrill

1923

0h 55m

7.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

After she inherits a fortune, Ann Clemance travels to Paris to indulge herself in frivolity. She meets up with an old friend, writer Adrian Torrens, who disparages her lifestyle. Ann sees him befriend an Apache dancer and she believes he finds women in need of salvation more appealing.

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Metro Pictures Corporation

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9 featured cast members

Starring

Viola Dana

Viola Dana

Ann Clemance

Warner Baxter

Warner Baxter

Adrian Torrens

Mabel Van Buren

Mabel Van Buren

Lila Lavender

Templar Saxe

Templar Saxe

Sir George Dumphy

Robert Schable

Robert Schable

Tommy Perkins

Rosemary Theby

Rosemary Theby

Jeanne

William Elmer

William Elmer

Percy (the valet)

Leo White

Leo White

Dance Professor

Walter Wills

René de Farge

Creative team

Directed by: Oscar Apfel
Written by: Kate Jordan
Basil Dickey

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