The Destroying Angel (1923)

Better than the best detective story you ever read.

• Comedy
• Crime
• Romance

Hugh Whittaker believes he is terminally ill, and, as an act of mercy, weds a young woman named Mary, who has been deserted by her lover. He travels to Europe, recovers his health, and returns to New York City, where he meets and falls in love with musical star Sara Law, unaware that she is actually his wife. Sara is abducted by kidnappers and Hugh undertakes a harrowing rescue before discovering her true identity.

Rating

7 / 10 (1 votes)

Release date

August 19, 1923

Runtime

1h 00m

Language

English

Director

W.S. Van Dyke

Status

Released