The Stepping Stone
Synopsis
Layabout Al Beresford is in a position of responsible in the brokerage film he works in only because of his smart and self-sacrificing wife Mary. While he dawdles and wastes his time she works behind the scenes to complete his work in order to save his position. One day when Al is out wandering Mary delivers important documents she's completed to Wall Street broker Elihu Jasper. He in turn is charmed by her and offers Al a job, though he recognizes his worthlessness. Jasper offers him many tips and with Mary's support Al prospers. Foolishly not realizing it is due to the work of others Al leaves Mary and is soon ruined, taking desperate measures he frees Mary to enjoy a life with Elihu.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 27, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reginald Barker, Thomas H. Ince
- Screenplay & Story
- C. Gardner Sullivan
- Original Title
- The Stepping Stone
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Kay-Bee Pictures, Triangle Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reginald Barker, Thomas H. Ince
C. Gardner Sullivan
Thomas H. Ince
Department Leadership Roster
C. Gardner Sullivan
Writer
Reginald Barker
Director
Thomas H. Ince
Producer
Thomas H. Ince
Director
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What is The Stepping Stone about?
Layabout Al Beresford is in a position of responsible in the brokerage film he works in only because of his smart and self-sacrificing wife Mary. While he dawdles and wastes his time she works behind the scenes to complete his work in order to save his position. One day when Al is out wandering Mary delivers important documents she's completed to Wall Street broker Elihu Jasper. He in turn is charmed by her and offers Al a job, though he recognizes his worthlessness. Jasper offers him many tips and with Mary's support Al prospers. Foolishly not realizing it is due to the work of others Al leaves Mary and is soon ruined, taking desperate measures he frees Mary to enjoy a life with Elihu.
Who directed The Stepping Stone?
The Stepping Stone was directed by Reginald Barker, Thomas H. Ince.
Who stars in The Stepping Stone?
The principal cast of The Stepping Stone includes Frank Keenan, Mary Boland, Robert McKim, Margaret Thompson, Joseph J. Dowling.
When was The Stepping Stone released and how long is it?
The Stepping Stone was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.