The Untameable

The Untameable

The Untameable

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The Untameable

1923

1h 5m

7.5(2 votes)

Drama

Overview

The Most Shocking Film of 1923! Directed by Herbert Blache, The Untameable dramatizes the then-sensational subject of dual personality, with Gladys Walton in the dual role of Joy and her whip-toting, brutal, sadistic alter-ego Edna, and Etta Lee as her faithful Asian lesbian maid.

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Universal Pictures

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Cast & crew

4 featured cast members

Starring

Gladys Walton

Gladys Walton

Edna Fielding / Joy Fielding

Malcolm McGregor

Malcolm McGregor

Chester Arnold

John St. Polis

John St. Polis

Dr. Copin

Etta Lee

Etta Lee

Ah Moy

Creative team

Directed by: Herbert Blaché
Written by: Hugh Hoffman

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