The Blot
Synopsis
Professor Griggs, teaching at the college, doesn't get paid a living wage; his next door neighbor, successful shoemaker Olsen, has money and plentiful food, while the Griggses have hardly any. When the professor's rich student Phil West falls for beautiful Griggs daughter Amelia and also befriends the poor Reverend Gates (a young man who is also in love with Amelia), he observes the difference in his life and theirs and tries to help make a difference.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Philip Hubbard
Prof. Andrew Theodore Griggs
Margaret McWade
Mrs. Griggs
Claire Windsor
Amelia Griggs
Louis Calhern
Phil West
Marie Walcamp
Juanita Claredon
William H. O'Brien
College Student (uncredited)
Gertrude Short
Neighbor Olsen's Daughter (uncredited)
Larry Steers
Dinner Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 4, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lois Weber
- Screenplay & Story
- Marion Orth, Lois Weber
- Original Title
- The Blot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Lois Weber Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lois Weber
Marion Orth, Lois Weber
Gordon Jennings, Philip R. Du Bois
Lois Weber
Department Leadership Roster
Lois Weber
Director
Marion Orth
Writer
Lois Weber
Writer
Lois Weber
Producer
Gordon Jennings
Director of Photography
Philip R. Du Bois
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blot
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What is The Blot about?
Professor Griggs, teaching at the college, doesn't get paid a living wage; his next door neighbor, successful shoemaker Olsen, has money and plentiful food, while the Griggses have hardly any. When the professor's rich student Phil West falls for beautiful Griggs daughter Amelia and also befriends the poor Reverend Gates (a young man who is also in love with Amelia), he observes the difference in his life and theirs and tries to help make a difference.
Who directed The Blot?
The Blot was directed by Lois Weber.
Who stars in The Blot?
The principal cast of The Blot includes Philip Hubbard, Margaret McWade, Claire Windsor, Louis Calhern, Marie Walcamp.
When was The Blot released and how long is it?
The Blot was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.