Wormwood
Originally released in 1915. Wormwood is a drama film. directed by Marshall Farnum. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John St. Polis, Ethel Kaufman, and Charles Arthur
Synopsis
This picture deals with the fates of Gaston Beauvais, an aristocratic young banker of Paris, and Pauline de Chauvilles, his fiancée. Beauvais discovers that Sylvion, his best friend, has long carried on a clandestine love affair with Pauline. An artist acquaintance urges Gaston to comfort himself with absinthe. Gaston in his despair yields. From that moment the wreck of his career begins. Maddened by absinthe, he denounces Pauline at the marriage-altar on his wedding day, as Sylvion's cast-off mistress. Still driven by absinthe, he murders Sylvion and ultimately his brutalities drives Pauline, now a pitiful outcast of the streets, for she fled her home in shame after Gaston cast her off, to end her pathetic existence in the dark waters of the Seine.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1915
111 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fox Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wormwood about?
This picture deals with the fates of Gaston Beauvais, an aristocratic young banker of Paris, and Pauline de Chauvilles, his fiancée. Beauvais discovers that Sylvion, his best friend, has long carr...
Who directed Wormwood?
Wormwood was directed by Marshall Farnum.
How long is Wormwood?
Wormwood has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Wormwood released?
Wormwood was released on January 1, 1915 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wormwood?
The main cast of Wormwood includes John St. Polis, Ethel Kaufman, Charles Arthur, Edgar L. Davenport, Stephen Grattan.