The Third Ingredient
“"If they only had an onion their heaven would be complete."”
Synopsis
Hetty Pepper (a discharged department store worker) and Cecilie (a starving miniature-painter) try to make a beef and potato stew in a low-rent New York apartment building. While they have the meat and the potatoes, they desperately need an onion to tie the meal together—which serves as a metaphor for the human connection and grace needed to complete their lives.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 14, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas R. Mills
- Screenplay & Story
- O. Henry
- Original Title
- The Third Ingredient
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas R. Mills
O. Henry
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas R. Mills
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is The Third Ingredient about?
Hetty Pepper (a discharged department store worker) and Cecilie (a starving miniature-painter) try to make a beef and potato stew in a low-rent New York apartment building. While they have the meat and the potatoes, they desperately need an onion to tie the meal together—which serves as a metaphor for the human connection and grace needed to complete their lives.
Who directed The Third Ingredient?
The Third Ingredient was directed by Thomas R. Mills.
Who stars in The Third Ingredient?
The principal cast of The Third Ingredient includes Mildred Manning, Alice Mann, J. Frank Glendon.
When was The Third Ingredient released and how long is it?
The Third Ingredient was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 26m.