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Shackles of Gold (1922)
Gibbs is a laborer at the docks who, through his hard work and good judgment, becomes a millionaire on Wall Street. He becomes acquainted with the Van Dusens, who have lost their fortune. Mrs. Van Dusen pushes her daughter Marie into a loveless marriage with Gibbs so that the family can retain its social standing. Gibbs realizes, however, that his money cannot buy his wife's affection.
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Gibbs is a laborer at the docks who, through his hard work and good judgment, becomes a millionaire on Wall Street. He becomes acquainted with the Van Dusens, who have lost their fortune. Mrs. Van Dusen pushes her daughter Marie into a loveless marriage with Gibbs so that the family can retain its social standing. Gibbs realizes, however, that his money cannot buy his wife's affection.
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Genre:Drama, Romance
Written By:Paul Sloane
In Theaters:4/30/1922
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Runtime:60 minutes
Studio:Fox Film Corporation
Cast
Herbert Brenon
Director
William Farnum
John Gibbs
Alfred Loring
Charles Van Dusen (as Al Loring)
Marie Shotwell
Mrs. Charles Van Dusen
Myrta Bonillas
Marie Van Duser
Wallace Ray
Harry Van Duser
Carlton Griffin
Donald Valentine (as C. Elliott Griffin)
Ellen Burford
Elsie Chandler (as Ellen Cassity)
Henry Carvill
William Hoyt
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