Trial Marriage

Overview

Constance Bannister enters into a trial marriage contract with Dr. Thorvald Ware and finds happiness with him. She defies his wishes by dancing at a charity ball in a revealing costume, however, and he dissolves the contract, not knowing that she is with child. A year passes. Constance marries Oliver Mowbray, and Thorvald marries Constance's sister, Grace. Both couples are quite unhappy and later obtain divorces. Oliver and Grace go to Europe, and Constance and Thorvald are married in a civil ceremony, united by their love both for each other and for their child.

Cast

Norman Kerry

Oliver Mowbray

Sally Eilers

Constance Bannister

Jason Robards Sr.

Dr. Thorvald Ware

Thelma Todd

Grace Logan

Charles Clary

George Bannister

Naomi Childers

Mrs. George Bannister, 1st

Rosemary Theby

Mrs. Geoorge Bannister, 4th

Gertrude Short

Prudence

Kane Richmond

Party Guest (uncredited)

Ronald R. Rondell

Party Guest (uncredited)