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The Blot (1921)

80 min  -  Drama  -   4 September 1921 (USA)
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The Professor dispenses the wisdom of the ages and does not make a living wage. The sons of the rich and powerful are students lacking any motivation... See full summary »

Director:

Lois Weber

Writers:

Marion Orth, Lois Weber

Stars:

Philip Hubbard, Margaret McWade and Claire Windsor
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Philip Hubbard Philip Hubbard ...
The Professor, Andrew Theodore Griggs
Margaret McWade Margaret McWade ...
His Wife, Mrs. Griggs
Claire Windsor Claire Windsor ...
His Daughter, Amelia Griggs
Louis Calhern ...
His Pupil, Phil West
Marie Walcamp Marie Walcamp ...
The Other Girl, Juanita Claredon
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Storyline

The Professor dispenses the wisdom of the ages and does not make a living wage. The sons of the rich and powerful are students lacking any motivation. The next door neighbor of the Professor, businessman Olsen, has money and lots of food, while the Griggs have hardly any. Both Peter Olsen and Reverend Gates are taken by the beauty of young Amelia Griggs. When rich son Phil West falls for Amelia Griggs and befriends the poor Reverend Gates, he finally sees the difference in his life and theirs and tries to do something to change that. Written by Tony Fontana <tony.fontana@spacebbs.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Professor | Neighbor | Melodrama | Spinster | Lecture  | See more »

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Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Filming Locations:

Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lois Weber Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

College scenes were filmed at the University of California, Los Angeles, which was located at the time on Vermont Avenue in Hollywood, and later relocated to Westwood. The site on Vermont is now (2011) occupied by Los Angeles City College. None of the original buildings which appeared in this film have survived. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Juanita visits the library to see Amelia, she puts her hand on the railing twice. Between shots, she is holding her fur piece differently as well. See more »

Quotes

Intertitle: Here she was, the real thing - a gentlewoman - unbeatable!
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Referenced in Women Who Made the Movies (1992) See more »