The Rejected Woman (Distinctive Pictures, 1924)

The Rejected Woman

Bela Lugosi and Alma Rubens

Filmed under the title Blood and Gold, The Rejected Woman is a convoluted story about two lovers (Nagel and Rubens) who overcome social prejudice and misunderstandings to cement their love. Released by the Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan Company in May 1924, the film enjoyed neither critical nor commercial success, despite the popularity of its two leads.

Production Company: Distinctive Pictures

Director: Albert Parker

Screenplay: John Lynch

Cinematographer: Roy Hunt

Art Director: Clark Robinson

Running time: 85 minutes

Copyright number LP20175, May 3, 1924

Cast:

Alma Rubens – Diane Du Prez

Conrad Nagel – John Leslie

Wyndham Standing – James Dunbar

George MacQuarrie – Samuel Du Prez

Bela Lugosi – Jean Gagnon

Antonio D’Algy – Craig Burnett

Leonora Hughes – Lucille Van Tuyle

Mme. Juliette La Violette – Aunt Rose

Aubrey Smith – Peter Leslie

Frederick Burton – Leyton Carter

Rockford Republic, December 20, 1923

Richmond Times Dispatch, January 13, 1924

Richmond Times Dispatch, April 6, 1924

Photoplay, July 1924

Winston-Salem Journal, July 7, 1924

Rockford Republic, July 9, 1924

Plain Dealer, July 20, 1924

Idaho Statesman, July 27, 1924

Photoplay, September 1924

The Rejected Woman – Distinctive

Fine story served with thrills. All about opera singer (Alma Rubens) who loses her voice and wins a husband.

Houston Post-Dispatch, Tuesday, October 7, 1924

The Escanaba Daily Press, October 9, 1924

AT THE STRAND

Alma Rubens and Conrad Nagel appear together as stars for the first time in “The Rejected Woman,” which will be shown at the Strand again today, and the producers are to be congratulated on the superb performance of these favorites in John Lynch’s powerful drama of modern-day life. The theme gives both Miss Rubens and Mr. Nagel acting opportunities such as they have never had. The role also gives Miss Rubens a chance to wear marvelous clothes, an always welcome opportunity for an actress of such beauty. In featured roles are the ever-able Wyndham Standing and Leonora Hughes, internationally celebrated dancer and beauty, with a supporting cast of distinguished actors. Others in the cast are Bela Lugosi, known as the Hungarian Barrymore, Antonio D’Algy. George MacQuarrie, Madame La Violette, Fred Burton and Aubrey Smith. In support of these people there are a dozen New York society and stage celebrities, who appeared in the episodes depicting the gay home life of the hero.

Trenton Evening Times, December 29, 1926