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Madame Peacock (1920)

Movie ★ 10.0 60 min

Jane Goring, a ruthlessly ambitious actress, forsakes her life as a wife and mother for the stage. Returning home from a performance one night, Jane is disgusted to find her husband Robert McNaughton victimized by a tubercular cough and so banishes him and her young daughter to a sanitarium in Colorado. Years pass, finding Jane still estranged from her family. On the opening night of her new play, Jane finds herself upstaged and outperformed by Gloria Cromwell, a rising young actress, who, unknown to Jane, is her abandoned daughter. Returning home, Jane is haunted by visions of her husband and child and begins to sob. Looking up from her pillow, she is startled to see her husband with Gloria.

Alla Nazimova Writer Ray C. Smallwood Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 1, 1920
Runtime
60 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0012427
Language
Studio
Nazimova Productions

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Frequently asked questions

What is Madame Peacock about?
Jane Goring, a ruthlessly ambitious actress, forsakes her life as a wife and mother for the stage. Returning home from a performance one night, Jane is disgusted to find her husband Robert McNaughton victimized by a tubercular cough and so banishes him and her young daughter to a sanitarium in Colorado. Years pass, finding Jane still estranged from her family. On the opening night of her new play, Jane finds herself upstaged and outperformed by Gloria Cromwell, a rising young actress, who, unknown to Jane, is her abandoned daughter. Returning home, Jane is haunted by visions of her husband and child and begins to sob. Looking up from her pillow, she is startled to see her husband with Gloria.
Who directed Madame Peacock?
Madame Peacock was directed by Ray C. Smallwood.
Who stars in Madame Peacock?
Madame Peacock stars Alla Nazimova, George Probert, John Steppling, William Orlamond.
When was Madame Peacock released?
Madame Peacock is a 1920 drama film.
Where can I watch Madame Peacock?
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