The Price of Silence (1917)
The Price of Silence (1917)
A dramatic portrayal of a strong man's temptations
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.

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Cast

William Farnum William Farnum As: Senator Frank Deering
Vivian Rich Vivian Rich As: Grace Vernon - the Judge's Daughter
Charles Clary Charles Clary As: Henry McCarthy
Ray Hanford Ray Hanford As: Joe Dugan
Gordon Griffith Gordon Griffith As: Jimmie, Dugan's Son
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Storyline

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.


Tagline: A dramatic portrayal of a strong man's temptations
Certification: Unknown

Details

Genres: Crime, Drama, Romance

Language: No Language

Release Date: 08 January 1917

Country: US

Runtime: 50m

Company Credits

Company: Fox Film Corporation

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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

Directed By

Frank Lloyd

Frank Lloyd

Director

Writing Credits

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Costume and Makeup

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Sound

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Visual Effects

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Camera

William C. Foster

William C. Foster

Director of Photography

Lighting

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Art Department

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Other Crew

William Fox

William Fox

Presenter

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