''True As Steel'' is a 1924 American silent

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directed and written by

Rupert Hughes Rupert Raleigh Hughes (January 31, 1872 – September 9, 1956) was an American novelist, film director, Oscar-nominated screenwriter, military officer, and music composer. He was the brother of Howard R. Hughes Sr. and uncle of billionaire Howa ...

which stars Aileen Pringle and

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. The film is about a married businesswoman who has an affair with a married colleague.

Plot

As described in a film magazine review, Frank Parry, a middle-aged, successful manufacturer, goes to New York City. There he becomes infatuated with Mrs. Eva Boutelle, a handsome businesswoman, whose husband Harry is out of town. He offers to secure a divorce if she will do likewise and then marry her. The temptation is strong for Mrs. Boutelle is fascinated by him. However, she remains true to her marriage vows, and the final meeting between the pair results in Eva resolving to remain "true as steel" to her spouse. Parry returns home, remorseful and determined to remain loyal to his faithful wife. He finds that his daughter Ethel has taken up a business career and intends to stick to it, despite her parent's disapproval.

Cast

Preservation

A fragment of ''True as Steel'' is preserved in the

George Eastman Museum Motion Picture Collection The George Eastman Museum Motion Picture Collection in Rochester, New York comprises about 28,000 titles, including features, shorts, documentaries, newsreels, and experimental moving images. The collection is renowned for its holdings of silent f ...

.The Library of Congress American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: ''True as Steel''
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References

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at silenthollywood.com 1924 films 1924 drama films American silent feature films American black-and-white films Goldwyn Pictures films Silent American drama films Films directed by Rupert Hughes Films with screenplays by Rupert Hughes 1920s American films {{1920s-silent-drama-film-stub