Children of Divorce
Directed by Frank Lloyd 70 mins (1927)
Gary Cooper – Edward D. “Ted” Larrabee
A young flapper tricks her childhood sweetheart into marrying her. He really loves another woman, but didn’t marry her for fear the marriage would end in divorce, like his parents’. Complications ensue.
Also starring Clara Bow, Esther Ralston, Einar Hanson and Norman Trevor
James Hall was originally chosen to play the male lead in this silent movie, but the role was given to Gary Cooper at the insistence of star Clara Bow. The role helped to propel Cooper towards superstardom.