United States / Dec 28, 1914
The Pit (1914)
Directed by Maurice Tourneur
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50min
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5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| George Ingleton | Jadwin's butler |
| Gail Kane | Laura |
| Jessie Lewis | Page |
| W.A. Orlemond | Cressler's clerk |
| Edward Roseman | Crookes |
| Bert Starkey | Scannell |
| Simeon Wiltsie | Hargus |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Pit |
| Original language | EN |
| Spoken languages | No Language |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | William A. Brady Picture Plays |
| Release date | 28 dicembre 1914 |
| Production | William A. Brady |
| Writer | Frank Norris, Channing Pollock |
| Assistant directors | Maurice Tourneur |
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