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Altars of Desire (1927)

Movie ★ 8.0 70 min

Romance Drama

Mae Murray plays a willful American lass whose wealthy dad (Robert Edeson) sends her to Paris so that she may pick up some "refinement." Instead, she picks up a fortune-hunting nobleman, played as a frivolous fop by a monocled Andre Beranger. True-blue hero Conway Tearle prevents Murray from making a bigger fool of herself than she already is.

Christy Cabanne Director Alice D.G. Miller Writer Albert Lewin Writer Agnes Christine Johnston Writer

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Quick facts

Released
February 15, 1927
Runtime
70 min
IMDb
tt0017622
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Cast

Mae Murray Mae Murray Claire Sutherland Conway Tearle Conway Tearle David Elrod Robert Edeson Robert Edeson John Sutherland Maude George Maude George Kitty Pryor George Beranger George Beranger Count André D'Orville

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Frequently asked questions

What is Altars of Desire about?
Mae Murray plays a willful American lass whose wealthy dad (Robert Edeson) sends her to Paris so that she may pick up some "refinement." Instead, she picks up a fortune-hunting nobleman, played as a frivolous fop by a monocled Andre Beranger. True-blue hero Conway Tearle prevents Murray from making a bigger fool of herself than she already is.
Who directed Altars of Desire?
Altars of Desire was directed by Christy Cabanne.
Who stars in Altars of Desire?
Altars of Desire stars Mae Murray, Conway Tearle, Robert Edeson, Maude George.
When was Altars of Desire released?
Altars of Desire is a 1927 romance, drama film.
Where can I watch Altars of Desire?
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