Writing on the Wall
Originally released in 1916. Writing on the Wall is a drama film. directed by Tefft Johnson. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Joseph Kilgour, Virginia Pearson, and Naomi Childers
Synopsis
Irving Lawrence owns some of the most decrepit tenements in town and is an all-around bad guy. He won't cooperate with the efforts of his wife, Barbara, to help the poor and sees other women behind her back. Muriel, one of his cast-offs, meets and marries Barbara's brother, Payne. Lawrence makes trouble for Muriel and fabricates a scandal involving his kindly brother Schuyler and Barbara.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 14, 1916
110 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
User Rating
1.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Vitagraph Company of America
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Writing on the Wall about?
Irving Lawrence owns some of the most decrepit tenements in town and is an all-around bad guy. He won't cooperate with the efforts of his wife, Barbara, to help the poor and sees other women behind...
Who directed Writing on the Wall?
Writing on the Wall was directed by Tefft Johnson.
How long is Writing on the Wall?
Writing on the Wall has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Writing on the Wall released?
Writing on the Wall was released on February 14, 1916 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Writing on the Wall?
The main cast of Writing on the Wall includes Joseph Kilgour, Virginia Pearson, Naomi Childers, Bobby Connelly, Josephine Earle.