The Splendid Sin
“A tale of two women, the strong and the weak, and of exalted self-sacrifice in high life.”
Synopsis
Although they have a happy marriage, Sir Charles Chatham, an explorer, and his American wife, Lady Marion, have been unable to have children. After Charles goes to Egypt, his sister Gertrude and her sweetheart Stephen Hartley, an American consulate attaché, take refuge from a storm in a deserted tower. Frightened, Gertrude yields to Stephen's advances. Although he intends to marry Gertrude, Stephen suddenly is called to deliver supplies to starving women and children in Russia. Marion takes the pregnant Gertrude away to have her child, and notifies Stephen, who, because he is shot during Bolshevik rioting, returns too late to marry Gertrude, who dies after childbirth. To honor Gertrude's dying request, and to provide Charles with a much desired child, Marion telegraphs Charles that the baby is theirs.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 14, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard M. Mitchell
- Screenplay & Story
- Denison Clift, Emil Forst
- Original Title
- The Splendid Sin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard M. Mitchell
Denison Clift, Emil Forst
Walter Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Howard M. Mitchell
Director
Walter Williams
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Splendid Sin
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What is The Splendid Sin about?
Although they have a happy marriage, Sir Charles Chatham, an explorer, and his American wife, Lady Marion, have been unable to have children. After Charles goes to Egypt, his sister Gertrude and her sweetheart Stephen Hartley, an American consulate attaché, take refuge from a storm in a deserted tower. Frightened, Gertrude yields to Stephen's advances. Although he intends to marry Gertrude, Stephen suddenly is called to deliver supplies to starving women and children in Russia. Marion takes the pregnant Gertrude away to have her child, and notifies Stephen, who, because he is shot during Bolshevik rioting, returns too late to marry Gertrude, who dies after childbirth. To honor Gertrude's dying request, and to provide Charles with a much desired child, Marion telegraphs Charles that the baby is theirs.
Who directed The Splendid Sin?
The Splendid Sin was directed by Howard M. Mitchell.
Who stars in The Splendid Sin?
The principal cast of The Splendid Sin includes Madlaine Traverse, Charles Clary, Jean Calhoun, Wheeler Oakman, Elinor Hancock.
When was The Splendid Sin released and how long is it?
The Splendid Sin was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Splendid Sin?
The Splendid Sin holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).