13 February 1922 Drama, Romance 96 mins
The story is essentially the same as the popular Jane Cowl play, with Talmadge in the dual role of Kathleen and Moonyean. Kathleen, a young Irish woman, is in love with Kenneth Wayne but is prevented from marrying him by her guardian John Carteret. John is haunted by memories of his thwarted love for Kathleen's aunt, Moonyean.
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Norma Talmadge as Kathleen / Moonyeen
Wyndham Standing as John Carteret
Harrison Ford as Kenneth Wayne / Jeremiah Wayne
Alec B. Francis as Dr. Owen
Glenn Hunter as Willie Ainsley
Grace Griswold as Ellen
Miriam Battista as Little Mary, Moonyeen's Sister
Gene Lockhart as Village Rector
Buddy Roosevelt as Departing / Returning Soldier with Mother (uncredited)
Sidney Franklin Director
Norma Talmadge Producer
Joseph M. Schenck Executive Producer
George Westmore Makeup Artist
Jane Cowl Theatre Play
James Ashmore Creelman Adaptation
J. Roy Hunt Director of Photography
Charles Rosher Director of Photography
Jane Murfin Theatre Play
United States 13 February 1922
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