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The Bright Shawl

The Bright Shawl

19231h 20mNR

Overview

Charles Abbott is implicated in the death of his friend Escobar, brother to the woman he loves.

Directed by John S. Robertson
Written by Joseph Hergesheimer, Edmund Goulding
Produced by Charles H. Duell
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Top Cast

Richard Barthelmess

Richard Barthelmess

Charles Abbott

Dorothy Gish

Dorothy Gish

La Clavel

Jetta Goudal

Jetta Goudal

La Pilar

William Powell

William Powell

Gaspar De Vaca

Mary Astor

Mary Astor

Narcissa Escobar

George Beranger

George Beranger

Andre Escobar

Edward G. Robinson

Edward G. Robinson

Domingo Escobar

Themes & Keywords

silent film

About The Bright Shawl

The Bright Shawl is a adventure, crime, drama film released in 1923 exploring themes of silent film. Directed by John S. Robertson, it stars Richard Barthelmess, Dorothy Gish, Jetta Goudal. Charles Abbott is implicated in the death of his friend Escobar, brother to the woman he loves.

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