The Pitfall
“A powerful Two-Reel drama by the Kay-Bee Company of an amateur chorus girl saved from a grave mistake by another woman who has learned her lesson.”
Synopsis
Pretty country girl Hazel Dorn sings in her church choir when she sees a newspaper advertisement for chorus girls placed by theatrical manager John Hern. Despite her mother's pleas, she leaves home for the city. Hern has personal reasons for hiring the young girl and intends to lure her to her ruin. However, another, older girl, Fannie Rice, who has already been a victim of Hern, contrives to save Hazel.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 19, 1913
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reginald Barker
- Screenplay & Story
- William H. Clifford, Harry G. Stafford
- Original Title
- The Pitfall
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Kay-Bee Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reginald Barker
William H. Clifford, Harry G. Stafford
Thomas H. Ince
Department Leadership Roster
Reginald Barker
Director
Thomas H. Ince
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pitfall
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What is The Pitfall about?
Pretty country girl Hazel Dorn sings in her church choir when she sees a newspaper advertisement for chorus girls placed by theatrical manager John Hern. Despite her mother's pleas, she leaves home for the city. Hern has personal reasons for hiring the young girl and intends to lure her to her ruin. However, another, older girl, Fannie Rice, who has already been a victim of Hern, contrives to save Hazel.
Who directed The Pitfall?
The Pitfall was directed by Reginald Barker.
Who stars in The Pitfall?
The principal cast of The Pitfall includes Margaret Thompson, Leona Hutton, Gayne Whitman, William Clifford, Walter Belasco.
When was The Pitfall released and how long is it?
The Pitfall was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 20m.