Less Than the Dust
"MARY PICKFORD IN THE FIRST SUPERIOR PRODUCTION UNDER HER OWN ARTISTIC GUIDANCE"
Originally released in 1916. Less Than the Dust is a drama film. directed by John Emerson.
Starring Mary Pickford, David Powell, and Frank Losee
Synopsis
Young Hindu woman Radha, becomes best friends with Captain Raymond Townsend during his service in India, but he soon goes back to England to tend to the estate of an uncle who has just died. Then, Ramlan, the sword maker who raised Radha, is arrested for taking part in an anti-British uprising, and before he goes to jail, he decides to tell Radha the story of her birth, her real father, Captain Brooke, died of a drug overdose, and her destitute mother then entrusted her to Ramlan. After learning about her background, Radha goes to England to claim her rightful inheritance from the estate of her late grandfather, who is also Raymond's uncle. Raymond is delighted to discover that his Hindu friend is really a white woman, and after dividing the estate with Radha, he brings the fortune back together by marrying her.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 4, 1916
109 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
3.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Mary Pickford Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Less Than the Dust about?
Young Hindu woman Radha, becomes best friends with Captain Raymond Townsend during his service in India, but he soon goes back to England to tend to the estate of an uncle who has just died. Then, ...
Who directed Less Than the Dust?
Less Than the Dust was directed by John Emerson.
How long is Less Than the Dust?
Less Than the Dust has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Less Than the Dust released?
Less Than the Dust was released on November 4, 1916 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Less Than the Dust?
The main cast of Less Than the Dust includes Mary Pickford, David Powell, Frank Losee, Mary Alden, Mario Majeroni.