The Crucible of Life

Plot Summary

After a brief and unhappy marriage, Gladys Dale finds work as the companion to Diana Dorset, the daughter of a society matron. Mrs. Dorset also has a spendthrift son, Robert, who makes a number of unwelcome advances to Gladys. However, with the arrival of Edwin Fairfax, Mrs. Dorset's younger brother, Gladys finds a soul mate. But then Fairfax has to report for duty in France (being as World War I is going on) and he leaves.

Top Cast

Grace Darmond Gladys Dale

Frank O'Connor Edwin Fairfax

Winifred Harris Mrs. Dorset

Jack Sherrill Robert Dorset

Edwin Forsberg Fritz von Hoffbert