The Blot (1921)

6.3/10 91 min Drama

Overview

Professor Griggs, teaching at the college, doesn't get paid a living wage; his next door neighbor, successful shoemaker Olsen, has money and plentiful food, while the Griggses have hardly any. When the professor's rich student Phil West falls for beautiful Griggs daughter Amelia and also befriends the poor Reverend Gates (a young man who is also in love with Amelia), he observes the difference in his life and theirs and tries to help make a difference.

Cast

Margaret McWade

Mrs. Griggs

Claire Windsor

Amelia Griggs

Louis Calhern

Phil West

Marie Walcamp

Juanita Claredon

William H. O'Brien

College Student (uncredited)

Gertrude Short

Neighbor Olsen's Daughter (uncredited)

Larry Steers

Dinner Guest (uncredited)

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