John Miltern

Society-girl thrillseeker Lydia causes the death of motorcycle policeman and is prosecuted by her fiance Daniel who describes in lurid detail the downfall of Rome. While she's in prison she reforms and Daniel becomes a wasted alcoholic. (imdb)

A newspaper owner discovers that his girlfriend's father is the head of the biggest racket in New York City.

Chorus girl Patsy Shaw crashes a high-society party, meets playboy Charlie Breen, they fall in love, and are on their merry way to wedded bliss. However, Charlie's snobbish, ever-loving mama doesn't think that Patsy is worthy and sets out to prove it. (imdb)

A young man and woman are considering marriage; eugenicist Harry J Haiselden warns that they are ill-matched and will produce defective offspring. He is right; their baby is born defective, dies quickly and floats into heaven.

An American heiress's fiancé saves a fisherman accused of stabbing his wife.

Dwan's excellent use of New York locations enlivens a rags-to-riches tale that fully exploits O'Brien's championship boxing prowess.

Sonia, a Russian dancer, comes to New York seeking her fortune. She marries Peter Derwynt, a young architect, but their marriage is not a good one. Sonia falls under the spell of a rich Broadway mogul, Jimmy Sutherland, whose wife is in love with Peter. The mix of relationships comes crashing apart when Sutherland ends up murdered.

Attorney Richard Randall has been doing a speaking tour in which he denounces post-World War I food profiteers. This is dangerous business, as one of the worst profiteers, Everett Dearing , is determined to stop him. Dearing enlists the help of lounge lizard Tony Terle to maneuver Randall's wife Beverley into a compromising position. She is taken to a roadhouse, photographs are taken, and Dearing threatens to publish the pictures if Randall doesn't shut up.