Fruits of Desire
Synopsis
Mark Truitt dreams of becoming a steel magnate, so he leaves his home in the country and his sweetheart Unity and settles in Pittsburgh. He starts out as a laborer in the steel mill but soon becomes a foreman and then a superintendent. Mark lives with the shop foreman, whose daughter Kazia falls in love with him. Truitt, however, returns alone to his hometown and builds his own mill. Wealthy now, he marries Unity, but money changes her, so the couple gets a divorce. In the end, Mark goes back to Pittsburgh, finds Kazia, who has never stopped loving him, and marries her.
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Robert Warwick
Mark Truitt
Madlaine Traverse
Kazia
Robert Cummings
Thomas Henley
Adolph Lestina
Rev. Courtenay
Alec B. Francis
Jeremiah Quimby
Julia Stuart
Hanka
Dorothy Fairchild
Unity
Ralph Delmore
Roman Androskia
D.J. Flanagan
Blair
James T. Mack
Piotr
James Ewens
Gracy
Philip Basi
Dr. Graham
George Moss
Simon Truitt
Harry Weir
Bill Slocum
Ezra Walck
Houlihan
Adolph Parina
Marcel
Harry De Vere
Johann
Phyllis Hazeltine
Mrs. Henley
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 31, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oscar Eagle
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Russell Miller
- Original Title
- Fruits of Desire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- William A. Brady Picture Plays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oscar Eagle
Henry Russell Miller
Sol Polito
William A. Brady
Department Leadership Roster
Oscar Eagle
Director
Sol Polito
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fruits of Desire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fruits of Desire about?
Mark Truitt dreams of becoming a steel magnate, so he leaves his home in the country and his sweetheart Unity and settles in Pittsburgh. He starts out as a laborer in the steel mill but soon becomes a foreman and then a superintendent. Mark lives with the shop foreman, whose daughter Kazia falls in love with him. Truitt, however, returns alone to his hometown and builds his own mill. Wealthy now, he marries Unity, but money changes her, so the couple gets a divorce. In the end, Mark goes back to Pittsburgh, finds Kazia, who has never stopped loving him, and marries her.
Who directed Fruits of Desire?
Fruits of Desire was directed by Oscar Eagle.
Who stars in Fruits of Desire?
The principal cast of Fruits of Desire includes Robert Warwick, Madlaine Traverse, Robert Cummings, Adolph Lestina, Alec B. Francis.
When was Fruits of Desire released and how long is it?
Fruits of Desire was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is Fruits of Desire based on a book or true story?
Fruits of Desire is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henry Russell Miller".