What could she do but flee from love? She loved two men at once!
In an effort to be able to afford expensive treatment for her gravely ill American husband, a retired German entertainer returns to the cabaret as Blonde Venus and catches the eye of a wealthy politician.
Helen Faraday, aka Helen Jones
Edward 'Ned' Faraday
Nick Townsend
Johnny Faraday
Ben Smith
'Taxi Belle' Hooper
Dan O'Connor
Detective Wilson
Dr. Pierce
Bouncer (uncredited)
Helen's Maid in France (uncredited)
Cabaret Manager in Norfolk (uncredited)
Joe, Hiker (uncredited)
Cora, Helen's Maid in New Orleans (uncredited)
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Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
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Charlie Blaine (uncredited)
Ship's Officer (uncredited)
Chautard, Cabaret Manager in France (uncredited)
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