Manslaughter (1922)

Synopsis: Cecil B. DeMille directed this Jazz Age cautionary tale, a lurid melodrama that stars Leatrice Joy as Lydia, a pampered society party girl. When Lydia's carelessness results in the death of... Cecil B. DeMille directed this Jazz Age cautionary tale, a lurid melodrama that stars Leatrice Joy as Lydia, a pampered society party girl. When Lydia's carelessness results in the death of motorcycle cop, she must reevaluate her penchant for debauchery and her irresponsible lifestyle. Unfortunately, the prosecutor in her trial is also her fiance, Daniel, whose descriptions of Roman orgies allow Demille to cut between scenes of the Romans and their present day counterparts, thereby offering his commentary on the Jazz Age and setting up a surprising finale. [More]

Starring: Leatrice Joy, Thomas Meighan, Lois Wilson

Starring: Leatrice Joy, Thomas Meighan, Lois Wilson

Director: Cecil B. DeMille

Director: Cecil B. DeMille

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