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Their Own Desire (1929)

Movie ★ 5.1 65 min

Drama Romance

Lally is a rich girl whose father writes books and plays polo. After 23 years of marriage her father decides to divorce Lally's mother and remarry to soon-to-be-divorced Beth Cheever. This sours Lally on all men. While on vacation with her mother she meets Jack, who succeeds in stealing her heart. Then Lally discovers that Jack is the son of Beth Cheever, the woman who is to marry her father.

E. Mason Hopper Director

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Released
December 27, 1929
Runtime
65 min
IMDb
tt0020488
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Cast

Norma Shearer Norma Shearer Lucia 'Lally' Marlett Robert Montgomery Robert Montgomery John 'Jack' Douglas Cheever Lewis Stone Lewis Stone Henry 'Hal' Marlett Belle Bennett Belle Bennett Harriet Marlett Helene Millard Helene Millard Beth Cheever Cecil Cunningham Cecil Cunningham Aunt Caroline Henry Hebert Henry Hebert Uncle Nate Mary Doran Mary Doran Suzanne June Nash June Nash Mildred Bess Flowers Bess Flowers Miriam - Polo Player/Snooty Dinner Guest (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Their Own Desire about?
Lally is a rich girl whose father writes books and plays polo. After 23 years of marriage her father decides to divorce Lally's mother and remarry to soon-to-be-divorced Beth Cheever. This sours Lally on all men. While on vacation with her mother she meets Jack, who succeeds in stealing her heart. Then Lally discovers that Jack is the son of Beth Cheever, the woman who is to marry her father.
Who directed Their Own Desire?
Their Own Desire was directed by E. Mason Hopper.
Who stars in Their Own Desire?
Their Own Desire stars Norma Shearer, Robert Montgomery, Lewis Stone, Belle Bennett.
When was Their Own Desire released?
Their Own Desire is a 1929 drama, romance film.
Where can I watch Their Own Desire?
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