The Pit

The Pit

1914
50m
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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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
William A. Brady Picture Plays
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language

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Quick Facts

Release Date December 28, 1914
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0004473

Cast

Wilton Lackaye
Wilton Lackaye

Jadwin

Chester Barnett
Chester Barnett

Landry

Milton Sills
Milton Sills

Corthell

Alec B. Francis
Alec B. Francis

Cressler

Julia Stuart
Julia Stuart

Aunt Wess

J. Gunnis Davis
J. Gunnis Davis

Crookes's clerk

Hattie Delaro
Hattie Delaro

Mrs. Cressler

George Ingleton
George Ingleton

Jadwin's butler

Gail Kane
Gail Kane

Laura

Jessie Lewis
Jessie Lewis

Page

W.A. Orlemond
W.A. Orlemond

Cressler's clerk

Edward Roseman
Edward Roseman

Crookes

Key Crew

Maurice Tourneur
Director
William A. Brady
Producer