The Red Kimono (1926)

Priscilla Bonner plays Darley, a small-town girl who finds escape from her cruel home life in the arms of a handsome stranger. Soon she finds herself working as a prostitute named Gabrielle in New Orleans, desperately clinging to the belief that he really loves her. When she discovers him buying an engagement ring for another woman, she shoots him. Her murder trial becomes a cause celebre' and Gabrielle is befriended by a rich society woman who professes deep concern for the unfortunate girl. Directed by Dorothy Reid.