The Prey
Synopsis
Having misused funds held in his trust by investing them with his friend, Henry Lowe, Robert Reardon appeals to his future son-in-law, James Calvin, a candidate for the position of district attorney, for help. When Calvin threatens to indict Lowe for fraud if he is elected, Reardon's anger becomes so great that the engagement between Calvin and Reardon's daughter Helen is broken, resulting in Reardon's suicide. After Lowe comes into possession of a check forged by Helen's brother Jack, he uses the document to force a marriage with Helen. Treated brutally by her husband, Helen seeks Calvin's aid, but Lowe frames Calvin, now the district attorney, in a compromising situation with his ex-fiancée. Calvin is about to resign when Helen traps her husband with some marked money, causing his suicide through disgrace. Thus freed, Helen and Calvin find happiness together.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 12, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George L. Sargent
- Screenplay & Story
- Calder Johnstone, Joseph Le Brandt
- Original Title
- The Prey
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George L. Sargent
Calder Johnstone, Joseph Le Brandt
Department Leadership Roster
George L. Sargent
Director
Calder Johnstone
Writer
Joseph Le Brandt
Writer
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What is The Prey about?
Having misused funds held in his trust by investing them with his friend, Henry Lowe, Robert Reardon appeals to his future son-in-law, James Calvin, a candidate for the position of district attorney, for help. When Calvin threatens to indict Lowe for fraud if he is elected, Reardon's anger becomes so great that the engagement between Calvin and Reardon's daughter Helen is broken, resulting in Reardon's suicide. After Lowe comes into possession of a check forged by Helen's brother Jack, he uses the document to force a marriage with Helen. Treated brutally by her husband, Helen seeks Calvin's aid, but Lowe frames Calvin, now the district attorney, in a compromising situation with his ex-fiancée. Calvin is about to resign when Helen traps her husband with some marked money, causing his suicide through disgrace. Thus freed, Helen and Calvin find happiness together.
Who directed The Prey?
The Prey was directed by George L. Sargent.
Who stars in The Prey?
The principal cast of The Prey includes Alice Joyce, Henry Hallam, Jack McLean, Harry Benham, L. Rogers Lytton.
When was The Prey released and how long is it?
The Prey was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.