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The Prey (1920)

Movie ★ 7.0 60 min

Crime Drama

Having misused funds held in his trust by investing them with his friend, Henry Lowe, Robert Reardon appeals to his future son-in-law, James Calvin, a candidate for the position of district attorney, for help. When Calvin threatens to indict Lowe for fraud if he is elected, Reardon's anger becomes so great that the engagement between Calvin and Reardon's daughter Helen is broken, resulting in Reardon's suicide. After Lowe comes into possession of a check forged by Helen's brother Jack, he uses the document to force a marriage with Helen. Treated brutally by her husband, Helen seeks Calvin's aid, but Lowe frames Calvin, now the district attorney, in a compromising situation with his ex-fiancée. Calvin is about to resign when Helen traps her husband with some marked money, causing his suicide through disgrace. Thus freed, Helen and Calvin find happiness together.

George L. Sargent Director Calder Johnstone Writer Joseph Le Brandt Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 12, 1920
Runtime
60 min
IMDb
tt0011597
Country
United States
Language
No Language
Studio
Vitagraph Company of America

Themes

Cast

Alice Joyce Alice Joyce Helen Reardon Henry Hallam Henry Hallam Robert Reardon Jack McLean Jack McLean Jack Reardon Harry Benham Harry Benham James Calvin L. Rogers Lytton L. Rogers Lytton Henry C. Lowe William H. Turner William H. Turner Williard Roy Applegate Roy Applegate Pete Canard H.H. Pattee Nathan Sloane Cecil Kern Jesse

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Prey about?
Having misused funds held in his trust by investing them with his friend, Henry Lowe, Robert Reardon appeals to his future son-in-law, James Calvin, a candidate for the position of district attorney, for help. When Calvin threatens to indict Lowe for fraud if he is elected, Reardon's anger becomes so great that the engagement between Calvin and Reardon's daughter Helen is broken, resulting in Reardon's suicide. After Lowe comes into possession of a check forged by Helen's brother Jack, he uses the document to force a marriage with Helen. Treated brutally by her husband, Helen seeks Calvin's aid, but Lowe frames Calvin, now the district attorney, in a compromising situation with his ex-fiancée. Calvin is about to resign when Helen traps her husband with some marked money, causing his suicide through disgrace. Thus freed, Helen and Calvin find happiness together.
Who directed The Prey?
The Prey was directed by George L. Sargent.
Who stars in The Prey?
The Prey stars Alice Joyce, Henry Hallam, Jack McLean, Harry Benham.
When was The Prey released?
The Prey is a 1920 crime, drama film.
Where can I watch The Prey?
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