Movie Description
The Pit
(1914)Overview
Novice businessman Curtis Jadwin is introduced to the world of grain speculation by veteran broker Charles Cressler. At a performance of Faust, Curtis meets and falls in love with Laura Dearborn, the sweetheart of artist Sheldon Corthell. Curtis pursues Laura and finally convinces her to marry him, but soon after their wedding, he neglects her for his business. In her loneliness, Laura renews her relationship with Sheldon and the lovers plan to elope. When Curtis is ruined on the market, however, Laura rejects her lover and comforts her husband.
Featured Crew
Cast
Jadwin
Landry
Corthell
Cressler
Aunt Wess
Crookes's clerk
Mrs. Cressler
Jadwin's butler
Laura
Page
Cressler's clerk
Crookes
Scannell
Hargus
Facts
Original TitleThe Pit
Status Released
Release Information
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1914-12-28
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 00h 50m
Production CompaniesWilliam A. Brady Picture Plays
Genres
- Drama
