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In Search of a Thrill
In Search of a Thrill

In Search of a Thrill

Genres

Drama

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

55 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

20 November 1923

Country

United States of America

Cast

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

Walter Wills

René de Farge

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