The Lure of Heart's Desire

The Lure of Heart's Desire (1916) is a drama film directed by Francis J. Grandon.

Socialite Ethel Wyndham turns down Jim Carew’s marriage proposal because of his working-class status causing him to go prospecting in the Yukon. He strikes it rich and begins a romance with Little Snowbird. Deciding to take one last look at life in the big city before settling down he heads to New York where he runs into Ethel. After telling her of his success he proposes again and while she’s tempted Ethel is tempted to accept him, she has involved her in an extortion operation unknowingly and Thomas Martin threatens to expose her if she marries Jim. Once again broken-hearted, Jim returns to Little Snowbird only to face heartache and a daughter he knew nothing about.

Cast

Edmund Breese

Jim Carew

Arthur Hoops

Thomas Martin

Evelyn Brent

Little Snowbird

John Mahon

Crazy Jake

Jeanette Horton

Ethel Wynndham