Transgression
Synopsis
Hal Page, the weakling brother of Stephen Page, the town mayor, falls in love with Carline Shrefton, who throws over Burt Staley to entangle Hal in her self-serving schemes. Furious over her abrupt departure, Staley shows up at Carline's, and a jealous fight with Hal ensues in which Staley is shot and killed with Carline's gun. After Hal confesses to the deed, Stephen quietly sends him off to Spain. One year later, Stephen announces his engagement to Marion Hayward, the daughter of the district attorney, who is pressing charges against James Reed, a corrupt politician and Carline's new husband. To save Reed, Carline threatens Stephen with exposure, but he refuses to bend to her demands. Just days before Carline is to reveal her story about Staley, Hal appears and confesses to Hayward that Carline is the true killer.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 20, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Scardon
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward J. Montagne, J. Stuart Blackton, Cyrus Townsend Brady
- Original Title
- Transgression
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Scardon
Edward J. Montagne, J. Stuart Blackton, Cyrus Townsend Brady
Department Leadership Roster
Edward J. Montagne
Writer
Paul Scardon
Director
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 Transgression
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What is Transgression about?
Hal Page, the weakling brother of Stephen Page, the town mayor, falls in love with Carline Shrefton, who throws over Burt Staley to entangle Hal in her self-serving schemes. Furious over her abrupt departure, Staley shows up at Carline's, and a jealous fight with Hal ensues in which Staley is shot and killed with Carline's gun. After Hal confesses to the deed, Stephen quietly sends him off to Spain. One year later, Stephen announces his engagement to Marion Hayward, the daughter of the district attorney, who is pressing charges against James Reed, a corrupt politician and Carline's new husband. To save Reed, Carline threatens Stephen with exposure, but he refuses to bend to her demands. Just days before Carline is to reveal her story about Staley, Hal appears and confesses to Hayward that Carline is the true killer.
Who directed Transgression?
Transgression was directed by Paul Scardon.
Who stars in Transgression?
The principal cast of Transgression includes Earle Williams, Billie Billings, Webster Campbell, Edwards Davis, Mary Maurice.
When was Transgression released and how long is it?
Transgression was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Transgression?
Transgression holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).