Outcast
Synopsis
Miriam Gibson is seduced by a handsome adventurer who then abandons her and their child to marry for money. Penniless she becomes a prostitute to care for her child but when the baby dies a hopeless Miriam goes to London becoming the housekeeper and eventual mistress of barrister Geoffrey Sherwood. Jilted by his fiancée Valentine, who likewise married for money, Sherwood has become an alcoholic. As Miriam and Geoffrey grow closer, she hopes for marriage, but when an unhappy Valentine begins to trifle with Geoffrey, he responds and discards Miriam until he realizes Valentine’s shallowness versus Miriam's kindness and consideration for others. They marry in a little Scottish kirk, and sail for Buenos Aires to begin a new life.
Top Cast
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Anna Murdock
Miriam Gibson
David Powell
Geoffrey Sherwood
Catherine Calvert
Valentine
Herbert Ayling
Mr. Guest
Richard Hatteras
Hugh
Jules Raucourt
Tony
Reginald Carrington
Lord Moreland
Kate Sergeantson
Mrs. Guest
H. Ashton Tonge
Taylor
V.L. Granville
Gerald
Maud Andrew
Bemish, Miriam's Maid
James C. Malaidy
Charles Gibson, Miriam's Father
Charles Hampden
Monsieur Duval
Zolya Talma
Nelly
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 10, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dell Henderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Hubert Henry Davies
- Original Title
- Outcast
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Empire All Star Corp
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dell Henderson
Hubert Henry Davies, Anthony Paul Kelly
Dell Henderson
Department Leadership Roster
Dell Henderson
Director
Dell Henderson
Producer
Hubert Henry Davies
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Outcast
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What is Outcast about?
Miriam Gibson is seduced by a handsome adventurer who then abandons her and their child to marry for money. Penniless she becomes a prostitute to care for her child but when the baby dies a hopeless Miriam goes to London becoming the housekeeper and eventual mistress of barrister Geoffrey Sherwood. Jilted by his fiancée Valentine, who likewise married for money, Sherwood has become an alcoholic. As Miriam and Geoffrey grow closer, she hopes for marriage, but when an unhappy Valentine begins to trifle with Geoffrey, he responds and discards Miriam until he realizes Valentine’s shallowness versus Miriam's kindness and consideration for others. They marry in a little Scottish kirk, and sail for Buenos Aires to begin a new life.
Who directed Outcast?
Outcast was directed by Dell Henderson.
Who stars in Outcast?
The principal cast of Outcast includes Anna Murdock, David Powell, Catherine Calvert, Herbert Ayling, Richard Hatteras.
When was Outcast released and how long is it?
Outcast was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.