The Pit (1914)

0.0/10 • 50 min • Drama

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

Wilton Lackaye

Chester Barnett

Milton Sills

Alec B. Francis

Julia Stuart

Aunt Wess

Gail Kane

Laura

Edward Roseman

Crookes

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