The Fear of Poverty
Synopsis
When her husband Jim strikes it rich, Grace, who has had a lifelong fear of poverty, strictly raises her daughter Florence to accept only luxury. When Florence is old enough to have suitors, she quickly rejects penniless artist Durland and marries rich playboy Alfred Griffin, but soon learns that he is an unfaithful spendthrift, so they soon become bitter enemies. In a final effort to ruin Florence's life, Alfred neatly arranges evidence to make her look like his murderer, then commits suicide, but the butler saw everything and is able to clear Florence of this charge; afterward she rushes to Durland and they plan to get married.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 10, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frederick Sullivan
- Screenplay & Story
- Agnes Christine Johnston
- Original Title
- The Fear of Poverty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Thanhouser Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frederick Sullivan
Agnes Christine Johnston
Edwin Thanhouser
Department Leadership Roster
Frederick Sullivan
Director
Edwin Thanhouser
Producer
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What is The Fear of Poverty about?
When her husband Jim strikes it rich, Grace, who has had a lifelong fear of poverty, strictly raises her daughter Florence to accept only luxury. When Florence is old enough to have suitors, she quickly rejects penniless artist Durland and marries rich playboy Alfred Griffin, but soon learns that he is an unfaithful spendthrift, so they soon become bitter enemies. In a final effort to ruin Florence's life, Alfred neatly arranges evidence to make her look like his murderer, then commits suicide, but the butler saw everything and is able to clear Florence of this charge; afterward she rushes to Durland and they plan to get married.
Who directed The Fear of Poverty?
The Fear of Poverty was directed by Frederick Sullivan.
Who stars in The Fear of Poverty?
The principal cast of The Fear of Poverty includes Florence La Badie, George Marlo, Robert Vaughn, Ethyle Cooke, Edwin Stanley.
When was The Fear of Poverty released and how long is it?
The Fear of Poverty was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.