Destruction (1915)

Fernande marries a man and schemes to get his wealth when his expected death occurs. But he dies before he can change his will. She next tries to kill the son who inherits, but he outfoxes her.

Director:

Will S. Davis (as W. S. Davis)

Writers:

Émile Zola (novel), Will S. Davis (scenario)

Stars:

Theda Bara, J. Herbert Frank, James A. Furey

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Theda Bara	...	Ferdinande Martin
J. Herbert Frank	...	Dave Walker
James A. Furey	...	John Froment Sr.
Gaston Bell	...	John Froment III
Warner Oland	...	Mr. Deleveau
Esther Hoier	...	Josine Walker
James Sheridan	...	Josine's Brother (as Master Tansey)
Arthur Morrison	...	Lang
Frank Evans	...	Mill Foreman
Carleton Macy	...	John Froment Jr.
Johnnie Walker	...	Mill Worker (as J. Walker)

Storyline

Young college student known as "Jack," John Froment III, learns that his father, a wealthy mill owner, has married the temptress Ferdinande Martin, he warns his father, but Ferdinande claims that she earlier refused Jack's proposal, and Froment disregards the warning. After Froment complains about Ferdinande's extravagances, she convinces his manager, Deleveau, who desires her, to reduce the workers' wages. A strike is called, which to Ferdinande's delight, worsens Froment's serious heart condition. After Dave Walker, a worker who abuses his wife Josine, is wounded during a riot, Jack befriends Josine and urges his father to settle. When Ferdinande accuses Jack of trying to ravish her, Froment orders Jack out, and decides to change his will to favor Ferdinande, but Froment's invalid grandfather sees Ferdinande try to poison Froment, and warns him. After Froment sees Ferdinande embracing Deleveau, he locks the original will away, and dies. Later, Ferdinande convinces Walker that Jack ...

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Plot Keywords:

femme fatale | destruction | famine | factory mill | vamp | 

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Taglines:

A virile drama of present day life (original glass slide)

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

Passed

Did You Know?

Trivia

This film is presumed lost.

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Connections

Version of Travail (1920)

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

None

Release Date:

26 December 1915 (USA)

Also Known As:

La ravageuse

Filming Locations:

New Jersey, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fox Film Corporation

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1