The Pit (1914)

Novice businessman Curtis Jadwin ( Wilton Lackaye ) is introduced to the world of grain speculation by veteran broker Charles Cressler ( Alec B. Francis ). At a performance of Faust , ... See full summary »

Director:

Maurice Tourneur

Writers:

Frank Norris (novel), Channing Pollock (scenario)

Stars:

Wilton Lackaye, Chester Barnett, J. Gunnis Davis

Cast

Credited cast:
Wilton Lackaye	...	Jadwin
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Chester Barnett	...	Landry
J. Gunnis Davis	...	Crookes's clerk (as Gunnis Davis)
Hattie Delaro	...	Mrs. Cressler
Alec B. Francis	...	Cressler
George Ingleton	...	Jadwin's butler
Gail Kane	...	Laura
Jessie Lewis	...	Page
W.A. Orlemond	...	Cressler's clerk
Edward Roseman	...	Crookes (as E.F. Roseman)
Milton Sills	...	Corthell
Bert Starkey	...	Scannell
Julia Stuart	...	Aunt Wess
Simeon Wiltsie	...	Hargus

Storyline

Novice businessman Curtis Jadwin ( Wilton Lackaye ) is introduced to the world of grain speculation by veteran broker Charles Cressler ( Alec B. Francis ). At a performance of Faust , Curtis meets and falls in love with Laura Dearborn ( Gail Kane ), the sweetheart of artist Sheldon Corthell ( Milton Sills ). Curtis pursues Laura and finally convinces her to marry him, but soon after their wedding, he neglects her for his business. In her loneliness, Laura renews her relationship with Sheldon and the lovers plan to elope. When Curtis is ruined on the market, however, Laura rejects her lover and comforts her husband.

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Plot Keywords:

based on novel | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Trivia

This film is presumed lost.

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

None English

Release Date:

28 December 1914 (USA)

Also Known As:

Az éhes város

Company Credits

Production Co:

William A. Brady Picture Plays

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1