Overview
This historical piece, set in the Huguenot days of France, is Norma Talmadge's 37th feature film and the longest to date at two hours. The plot involves a man forced into servitude who falls in love with the sister of his persecutor. It was Ms. Talmadge's fourth involvement with director, Frank Lloyd and the cast included future star, Wallace Beery.
Director and cast
- Frank Lloyd Director
- Norma Talmadge as Yolande de Breux
- Conway Tearle as Rupert de Vrieac
- Wallace Beery as Duc de Tours
- Josephine Crowell as Catherine de Medicis
- Betty Francisco as Margot de Vancoire
- Claire McDowell as Margot's Aunt
- Courtenay Foote as Comte de la Roche
- Howard Truesdale as Vicomte de Briege
- Jeanne Carpenter as Anne
- Forrest Robinson as Father Paul
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