The Dividend
Synopsis
Wealthy John Steele has a handsome young son, Frank, on whom he pins his hopes. But riches lead Frank not into social standing and duty, but into depravity, drug-addiction, criminal activity, and finally to tragedy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 18, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas H. Ince, Walter Edwards
- Screenplay & Story
- C. Gardner Sullivan
- Original Title
- The Dividend
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Kay-Bee Pictures, New York Motion Picture
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas H. Ince, Walter Edwards
C. Gardner Sullivan
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas H. Ince
Director
Walter Edwards
Director
C. Gardner Sullivan
Writer
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 Dividend
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What is The Dividend about?
Wealthy John Steele has a handsome young son, Frank, on whom he pins his hopes. But riches lead Frank not into social standing and duty, but into depravity, drug-addiction, criminal activity, and finally to tragedy.
Who directed The Dividend?
The Dividend was directed by Thomas H. Ince, Walter Edwards.
Who stars in The Dividend?
The principal cast of The Dividend includes William H. Thompson, Charles Ray, Margaret Thompson, Ethel Ullman.
When was The Dividend released and how long is it?
The Dividend was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dividend?
The Dividend holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).