The House of Gold
Synopsis
After Pamela Martin's fiancé, lawyer Frank Steele, leaves for South America on business, her mother and another suitor, Douglas Martin, trick her into marrying Douglas by telling her that Frank is a thief. Douglas commonly hosts Bacchanalian parties at the couple's home, and after one of these revelries, during which Pamela explained the reason for her marriage to Frank, who had recently returned from South America, her husband in a drunken rage insults and then attempts to embrace her. Pamela reaches for a knife, but at that instant, she faints and awakens to find Douglas dead and herself charged with murder.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 17, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin Carewe
- Screenplay & Story
- Katharine Kavanaugh, June Mathis
- Original Title
- The House of Gold
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Metro Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin Carewe
Katharine Kavanaugh, June Mathis
Department Leadership Roster
Edwin Carewe
Director
Katharine Kavanaugh
Writer
June Mathis
Writer
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What is The House of Gold about?
After Pamela Martin's fiancé, lawyer Frank Steele, leaves for South America on business, her mother and another suitor, Douglas Martin, trick her into marrying Douglas by telling her that Frank is a thief. Douglas commonly hosts Bacchanalian parties at the couple's home, and after one of these revelries, during which Pamela explained the reason for her marriage to Frank, who had recently returned from South America, her husband in a drunken rage insults and then attempts to embrace her. Pamela reaches for a knife, but at that instant, she faints and awakens to find Douglas dead and herself charged with murder.
Who directed The House of Gold?
The House of Gold was directed by Edwin Carewe.
Who stars in The House of Gold?
The principal cast of The House of Gold includes Emmy Wehlen, Joseph Kilgour, Hugh Thompson, Helen Lindroth, Maude Hill.
When was The House of Gold released and how long is it?
The House of Gold was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.