Movie Description
The Awakening of Helena Ritchie
(1916)Overview
Helena Richie leaves her drunken husband, who had killed their child, and goes to Old Chester in Pennsylvania with her friend Lloyd Pryor. Helena adopts a homeless boy, David, who had been a ward of the town's minister, Dr. Lavendar. Helena's true husband dies, but Lloyd Pryor, now tired of Helena, refuses to marry her. Helena confesses to the minister about her actual relationship with Pryor, and Dr. Lavendar forces her to give up her son. Helena agrees, certain that she is an unfit mother. Helena pleads her case and fights for her maternal rights.
Cast
Helena Richie
Lloyd Pryor
Benjamin Wright
Dr. Lavendar (as J.A. Furey)
Little David (as Maury Steuart)
Sam Wright
Deacon Wright (as William Williams)
Frederick Richie
Dr. King
Mrs. King
Mrs. Wright
Posters
Facts
Original TitleThe Awakening of Helena Ritchie
Status Released
Release Information
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1916-12-18
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 00h 50m
Production CompaniesRolfe Photoplays
Genres
- Drama
