The Scarlet Road
Synopsis
Twenty-one-year-old Harry Tremaine has perfected an airplane motor which he hopes will make his fortune a dream he shares with his fiancée, Alice. One night Harry receives word that his father, who has been leading a hermit's life out West, has suddenly died. He discovers through his miserly ways his father left him a fortune of $200,000. Flush with his new wealth Harry becomes ensnared by Betty Belgrave, a cabaret entertainer, and her dancing partner, Wilbur Lorimer and it not long before he has squandered his money. Though desperate when he sees a young girl in danger of drowning, Harry rescues her, and her grateful millionaire father provides the capital to make Harry’s airplane motor a reality. Alice and he are married while Betty becomes a derelict.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 16, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- Bruno Lessing, J. Clarkson Miller, Nancy Mann Waddel Woodrow
- Original Title
- The Scarlet Road
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- George Kleine Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruno Lessing, J. Clarkson Miller, Nancy Mann Waddel Woodrow
Department Leadership Roster
J. Clarkson Miller
Writer
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What is The Scarlet Road about?
Twenty-one-year-old Harry Tremaine has perfected an airplane motor which he hopes will make his fortune a dream he shares with his fiancée, Alice. One night Harry receives word that his father, who has been leading a hermit's life out West, has suddenly died. He discovers through his miserly ways his father left him a fortune of $200,000. Flush with his new wealth Harry becomes ensnared by Betty Belgrave, a cabaret entertainer, and her dancing partner, Wilbur Lorimer and it not long before he has squandered his money. Though desperate when he sees a young girl in danger of drowning, Harry rescues her, and her grateful millionaire father provides the capital to make Harry’s airplane motor a reality. Alice and he are married while Betty becomes a derelict.
Who directed The Scarlet Road?
The Scarlet Road was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Scarlet Road?
The principal cast of The Scarlet Road includes Malcolm Duncan, Anna Q. Nilsson, Della Connor, Iva Shepard, John Jarrott.
When was The Scarlet Road released and how long is it?
The Scarlet Road was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.