Release Date

28 Dec, 1914

Runtime

00:50: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

Novice businessman Curtis Jadwin is introduced to the world of grain speculation by veteran broker Charles Cressler. At a performance of Faust, Curtis meets and falls in love with Laura Dearborn, the sweetheart of artist Sheldon Corthell. 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.

Original Title

The Pit

Photos

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Actors

Wilton Lackaye

Chester Barnett

Milton Sills

Alec B. Francis

Julia Stuart

J. Gunnis Davis

Hattie Delaro

George Ingleton

Gail Kane

Jessie Lewis

W.A. Orlemond

Edward Roseman

Bert Starkey

Simeon Wiltsie

Crew

Maurice Tourneur

Frank Norris

Channing Pollock

William A. Brady