Movie

The Lure of Heart's Desire

1916 0h 50m Released

Drama

Socialite Ethel Wyndham turns down Jim Carew’s marriage proposal because of his working-class status causing him to go prospecting in the Yukon. He strikes it rich and begins a romance with Little Snowbird. Deciding to take one last look at life in the big city before settling down he heads to New York where he runs into Ethel. After telling her of his success he proposes again and while she’s tempted Ethel is tempted to accept him, she has involved her in an extortion operation unknowingly and Thomas Martin threatens to expose her if she marries Jim. Once again broken-hearted, Jim returns to Little Snowbird only to face heartache and a daughter he knew nothing about.

Cast

Edmund Breese Jim Carew Arthur Hoops Thomas Martin Evelyn Brent Little Snowbird J John Mahon Crazy Jake J Jeanette Horton Ethel Wynndham