The Pit (1914)

The Pit (1914)

1914-12-28 United States of America 50 Min. PG-13
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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.

Cast

Milton Sills is Corthell
Corthell
Alec B. Francis is Cressler
Julia Stuart is Aunt Wess
Aunt Wess
J. Gunnis Davis is Crookes's clerk
Crookes's clerk
Hattie Delaro is Mrs. Cressler
Mrs. Cressler
George Ingleton is Jadwin's butler
Jadwin's butler
Gail Kane is Laura
W.A. Orlemond is Cressler's clerk
Cressler's clerk