Forbidden Fruit (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1921, Forbidden Fruit is a drama and romance film directed by Cecil B. DeMille, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Mary Maddock works as a seamstress to bring home money while her husband Steve, unemployed, has no real prospects of earning money. Mary's employers, are trying to strike an oil related business deal with a rich man by the name of Nelson Rogers. The deal does not seem to be on the table, as Mr. Rogers is leaving town shortly and does not have the time to work out the details of such a deal. In an order to entice him to stay, Mrs. Mallory - wife of Mr. Mallory who is proposing the business deal - convinces Mary to be her guest at a dinner party with the intent of making Mr. Rogers fall for her and thus stay long enough for Mr. Mallory to make him agree to a business deal.
Who’s in it. Forbidden Fruit stars Agnes Ayres as Mary Maddock, Clarence Burton as Steve Maddock, Theodore Roberts as James Harrington Mallory and Kathlyn Williams as Mrs. Mallory, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Forbidden Fruit has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Forbidden Fruit page.
If you liked it. Fans of Forbidden Fruit tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Forbidden Fruit (1921)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Forbidden Fruit change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Forbidden Fruit worth watching?
- Forbidden Fruit holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Forbidden Fruit?
- Forbidden Fruit stars Agnes Ayres, Clarence Burton, Theodore Roberts, Kathlyn Williams and Forrest Stanley.
- When was Forbidden Fruit released?
- Forbidden Fruit was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.