The Third Degree (1926)

Plot Summary

Alicia, a circus artist, deserts her husband and child to elope with Underwood, her handsome lover. Fifteen years later, Annie Martin, Alicia's deserted daughter, is a trapeze performer in a sideshow at Coney Island, operated by Mr. and Mrs. Chubb, and has married Howard Jeffries in spite of opposition by his wealthy parents. Jeffries, Sr., hires a man (Underwood) to separate the young couple. Underwood convinces the newlyweds that each is being unfaithful to the other, and consequently, he is threatened by Howard. Driven to fury by Underwood's uncontrollable demands, Alicia shoots him in a quarrel and makes her escape just as Howard enters; despite his innocence, Howard confesses to the crime when subjected to the third degree. Annie, realizing her mother's guilt, claims to be guilty, but Alicia then confesses. Annie is saved from suicide by Howard, and they are united by love.

Full Cast & Characters

Dolores Costello

Annie Daly

Louise Dresser

Alicia Daly

Rockliffe Fellowes

Underwood

Jason Robards Sr.

Howard Jeffries Jr.

Kate Price

Mrs. Chubb

Tom Santschi

Daredevil Daley

Harry Todd

Mr. Chubb

Mary Louise Miller

Annie as a baby

Michael Vavitch

Clinton - Chief of Detectives

David Torrence

Howard Jeffries Sr.

Fred Kelsey

Assistant Chief of Detectives

Margaret Gray

Young Lady (uncredited)

Director & Crew

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