The Greater Devotion
Originally released in 1914. The Greater Devotion is a drama film. directed by Wallace Reid. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Wallace Reid, Dorothy Davenport, and Fred Gamble
Synopsis
The girl has three suitors: a young Mexican, who symbolizes love, a cripple, who symbolizes devotion, and a wealthy haciendiero, who symbolizes wealth. Despite the protests of Love and the pain of Devotion, the girl is given in marriage to Wealth by her father. A year lapses and the girl has suffered by her father's choosing. Wealth is faithless to her and heaps upon her head humiliation and indignity and finally brutality. Love returns to her and after listening to her story swears that he will kill Wealth, but Devotion restrains him with the advice that if he kills Wealth he can never have the girl. To insure the girl's happiness Devotion kills Wealth himself and then takes his own life.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Nestor Film Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Greater Devotion about?
The girl has three suitors: a young Mexican, who symbolizes love, a cripple, who symbolizes devotion, and a wealthy haciendiero, who symbolizes wealth. Despite the protests of Love and the pain of ...
Who directed The Greater Devotion?
The Greater Devotion was directed by Wallace Reid.
How long is The Greater Devotion?
The Greater Devotion has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).
When was The Greater Devotion released?
The Greater Devotion was released on February 11, 1914 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Greater Devotion?
The main cast of The Greater Devotion includes Wallace Reid, Dorothy Davenport, Fred Gamble, Ed Brady, Phil Dunham.