The Temple of Dusk (1918)
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Japanese poet Akira living in Tokyo, loves American Ruth Vale, who was placed in the care of Akira's father when her missionary parents died. Ruth returns Akira's affections until she meets Edward, but the American proves an unfaithful husband. Three years later, Ruth is gravely ill while Edward amuses himself with his new lover, Adrienne Chester, but Akira comforts the dying woman with the promise that he will protect her little daughter Blossom.
- Release date
- October 20, 1918
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Sessue Hayakawa as Akira
- Jane Novak as Ruth Vale
- Louis Willoughby as Edward Markham
- Mary Jane Irving as Blossom
- Sylvia Breamer as Adrienne Chester
- Henry A. Barrows as Pembroke Wilson
Crew
- James Young · Director
- Frances Marion · Writer
- Dal Clawson · Cinematographer
- Milton Menasco · Production designer