Wealth
Synopsis
Artist Mary McLeod, while returning to New York, discovers she has lost her train ticket; young Phillip Dominick, a millionaire playboy, offers her his drawing room, posing as her brother, and their friendship in time develops into love. They are married, and Phillip takes his bride to his wealthy mother, on whom he is financially dependent. Mrs. Dominick, however, has plans to separate the couple and marry Phillip to a society girl, and though Mary begs him to take her away, she agrees to remain until the birth of her baby. The grandmother assumes full charge of the child, but despite careful nursing the child dies, and a subsequent misunderstanding causes Mary to leave. Phillip finds her and promises to start a new life in their own home on his own resources.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 21, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Desmond Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Cosmo Hamilton, Julia Crawford Ivers
- Original Title
- Wealth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Desmond Taylor
Cosmo Hamilton, Julia Crawford Ivers
James Van Trees
Department Leadership Roster
William Desmond Taylor
Director
Julia Crawford Ivers
Writer
James Van Trees
Director of Photography
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What is Wealth about?
Artist Mary McLeod, while returning to New York, discovers she has lost her train ticket; young Phillip Dominick, a millionaire playboy, offers her his drawing room, posing as her brother, and their friendship in time develops into love. They are married, and Phillip takes his bride to his wealthy mother, on whom he is financially dependent. Mrs. Dominick, however, has plans to separate the couple and marry Phillip to a society girl, and though Mary begs him to take her away, she agrees to remain until the birth of her baby. The grandmother assumes full charge of the child, but despite careful nursing the child dies, and a subsequent misunderstanding causes Mary to leave. Phillip finds her and promises to start a new life in their own home on his own resources.
Who directed Wealth?
Wealth was directed by William Desmond Taylor.
Who stars in Wealth?
The principal cast of Wealth includes Ethel Clayton, Herbert Rawlinson, J.M. Dumont, Larry Steers, George Periolat.
When was Wealth released and how long is it?
Wealth was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 50m.