(The Pit)

Content: 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.

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

Drama

Runtime:

50 minutes

Year:

1914

Directors:

Maurice Tourneur

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Production companies:

William A. Brady Picture Plays

Actors:

Jadwin

Landry

Corthell

Cressler

Aunt Wess

Crews:

Director

Novel

Scenario Writer

Producer