
Ashes of Vengeance
Drama
Overview
This historical piece, set in the Huguenot days of France, is Norma Talmadge's 37th feature film and the longest to date at two hours. The plot involves a man forced into servitude who falls in love with the sister of his persecutor. It was Ms. Talmadge's fourth involvement with director, Frank Lloyd and the cast included future star, Wallace Beery.
Top Cast


Norma Talmadge
Norma Talmadge
Yolande de Breux
Norma Talmadge
Yolande de Breux


Conway Tearle
Conway Tearle
Rupert de Vrieac
Conway Tearle
Rupert de Vrieac


Wallace Beery
Wallace Beery
Duc de Tours
Wallace Beery
Duc de Tours


Josephine Crowell
Josephine Crowell
Catherine de Medicis
Josephine Crowell
Catherine de Medicis


Betty Francisco
Betty Francisco
Margot de Vancoire
Betty Francisco
Margot de Vancoire


Claire McDowell
Claire McDowell
Margot's Aunt
Claire McDowell
Margot's Aunt


Courtenay Foote
Courtenay Foote
Comte de la Roche
Courtenay Foote
Comte de la Roche


Howard Truesdale
Howard Truesdale
Vicomte de Briege
Howard Truesdale
Vicomte de Briege


Jeanne Carpenter
Jeanne Carpenter
Anne
Jeanne Carpenter
Anne


Forrest Robinson
Forrest Robinson
Father Paul
Forrest Robinson
Father Paul
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