The Price of Silence

The Price of Silence

1917
50m
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"A dramatic portrayal of a strong man's temptations"

Overview

U. S. Senator Frank Deering has spent his life trying to alleviate the misery of child labor. Judge Vernon, his closest friend, aids him in this struggle. Unexpected circumstances force Judge Vernon to borrow money from Henry McCarthy, one of the factory owners most responsible for the harsh and inhumane working conditions. Judge Vernon is unable to pay off the loan, and is reduced to accepting a bride from McCarthy. Later, the Judge is stricken with a heart-condition but, on his dying bed, he confesses the shameful act he committed to Deering. To keep his friend's name unsullied, Deering makes a deal with McCarthy and votes against the child-labor-act he sponsored. His colleagues and the world, unaware of his sacrifice, mock and jeer him.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Fox Film Corporation
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language

Quick Facts

Release Date January 8, 1917
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0008453

Cast

William Farnum
William Farnum

Senator Frank Deering

Vivian Rich
Vivian Rich

Grace Vernon - the Judge's Daughter

Charles Clary
Charles Clary

Henry McCarthy

Ray Hanford
Ray Hanford

Joe Dugan

Gordon Griffith
Gordon Griffith

Jimmie, Dugan's Son

Frank Clark
Frank Clark

Judge Vernon

Brooklyn Keller
Brooklyn Keller

Dr. Kendle

Key Crew

Frank Lloyd
Director