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The Crucible (1914 film)
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Wikipedia article
'The Crucible' is a 1914 American silent romantic drama film directed by Edwin S. Porter and Hugh Ford and released through Paramount Pictures. Based on a novel of the same name by Mark Lee Luther (18721951), the film stars Marguerite Clark and Harold Lockwood.[http://www.silentera.com/PSFL/data/C/Crucible1914.html Progressive Silent Film List: 'The Crucible'] at silentera.com The film is now presumed lost.
Plot
As described in a film magazine, Jean (Clark) is brought up as a boy by her father and, after Mr. Fenshaw dies, her boyish manner offends her mother and sisters. Jean is nagged and punished until one day she picks up a sickle and, without really intending to, cuts her sister's hand. She is sent to a reformatory. She later meets Craig Atwood (Lockwood), an artist in the woods, and goes through a series of trials to prove she is worthy of the love of her friend, the painter.
Please Note: The film production does not relate to Arthur Miller's play, 'The Crucible'
Cast
* Marguerite Clark as Jean
* Harold Lockwood as Craig Atwood
* Justina Johnstone as Amelia
* Lucy Palmer as Mrs. Fanshaw
* Barbara Winthrop as Miss Van Ostyn
* Helen Hall as Stella Wilkes
* Blanche Fisher as Amy
* Clifford Grey as Harry
* Mrs. Mathilde Brundage
References
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