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Traffic in Souls (1913)

88 min  -  Drama  -   24 November 1913 (USA)
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A woman, with the aid of her police officer sweetheart, endeavors to uncover the prostitution ring that has kidnapped her sister, and the philanthropist who secretly runs it.

Director:

George Loane Tucker

Writer:

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Stars:

Jane Gail, Ethel Grandin and William H. Turner
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jane Gail Jane Gail ...
Ethel Grandin Ethel Grandin ...
William H. Turner William H. Turner ...
Matt Moore Matt Moore ...
William Welsh William Welsh ...
Millie Liston Millie Liston ...
Mrs. William Trubus (as Mrs. Hudson Lyston)
Irene Wallace Irene Wallace ...
Alice Trubus - Daughter
William Cavanaugh William Cavanaugh ...
Arthur Hunter Arthur Hunter ...
Howard Crampton Howard Crampton ...
W.H. Bainbridge W.H. Bainbridge ...
'Respectable' Smith (as William Burbridge)
Luray Huntley Luray Huntley ...
A Country Girl (as Laura Huntley)
William Powers William Powers ...
Jack Poulton Jack Poulton ...
Edward Boring Edward Boring ...
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Storyline

An early social commentary on the New York sex trade, this film attempts to sensationalize prostitution, especially forced prostitution. Featuring a number of characters and sub-plots, the film is presented as if it were a documentary. Written by Fryingham  

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Plot Keywords:

Prostitution | Forced Prostitution | Sex Trade | New York | Sex Slavery  | See more »

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Genres:

Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Seelenhändler See more »

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$5,700 (estimated)

Gross:

$430,000 (USA)
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Production Co:

Independent Moving Pictures Co. of America (IMP) See more »
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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

The first movie not based on a play or book to get a Broadway opening. See more »

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Featured in American Grindhouse (2010) See more »