The Alien
Originally released in 1915. The Alien is a drama film. directed by Thomas H. Ince.
Starring George Beban, Jack Nelson, and Thelma Salter
Synopsis
Poor ditch-digger, Pietro Massena, lovingly raises his daughter Rosina. After Phil Griswold's inheritance goes to his brother William, Phil orchestrates a series of crimes to get money framing Pietro. First he has a friend rob a flower shop then when William refuses him money, Phil kidnaps William's daughter Dorothy and sends a ransom note, blaming Pietro. William accidentally runs over Rosina while searching for Pietro in the slums. The grieving Pietro is then framed for the kidnapping when he visits the flower shop for a rose for Rosina's coffin on Christmas morning. The situation is resolved when William announces Dorothy has been found, and Pietro, despite an offer of compensation, sorrowfully returns home.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 1915
110 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- New York Motion Picture
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Alien about?
Poor ditch-digger, Pietro Massena, lovingly raises his daughter Rosina. After Phil Griswold's inheritance goes to his brother William, Phil orchestrates a series of crimes to get money framing Piet...
Who directed The Alien?
The Alien was directed by Thomas H. Ince.
How long is The Alien?
The Alien has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Alien released?
The Alien was released on July 1, 1915 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Alien?
The main cast of The Alien includes George Beban, Jack Nelson, Thelma Salter, J. Frank Burke, Blanche Schwed.