The Pillory
Originally released in 1916. The Pillory is a drama film. directed by Frederick Sullivan. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Florence La Badie, Marie Shotwell, and Ethyle Cooke
Synopsis
A young girl is kept ignorant of her mother by her aunt. After her aunt dies, the girl is used by crooks and arrested. In prison she meets a kindly woman, who is married to a judge. The woman, unbeknownst to the girl, is her mother, and adopts her. The companion of the deceased aunt, in the midst of a ball, denounces the mother and reveals her secret to the judge and guests. The judge will not forgive his wife, so the mother and daughter leave and work among the slums to benefit humanity. Eventually, the judge relents, and seeks his wife for forgiveness, but he is too late.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 8, 1916
109 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 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
- Thanhouser Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Pillory about?
A young girl is kept ignorant of her mother by her aunt. After her aunt dies, the girl is used by crooks and arrested. In prison she meets a kindly woman, who is married to a judge. The woman, unbe...
Who directed The Pillory?
The Pillory was directed by Frederick Sullivan.
How long is The Pillory?
The Pillory has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was The Pillory released?
The Pillory was released on October 8, 1916 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Pillory?
The main cast of The Pillory includes Florence La Badie, Marie Shotwell, Ethyle Cooke, Yale Benner, George Marlo.