The Price She Paid
Synopsis
At the death of John Gower, his widow and daughter, Mildred, find themselves with only a few thousand dollars, as the family lived almost up to the limit of Cower's income. Mildred's mother tells her it is necessary that she marry money. Mildred is fond of Stanley Baird, but her hopes in this direction are shattered by the announcement of his engagement to another woman. Mrs. Gower marries Presbury, an elderly man who thinks she is wealthy, and when he learns the truth he begins taunting Mildred until she is willing to do anything to escape from her humiliating position.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 12, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Giblyn
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Giblyn, David Graham Phillips
- Original Title
- The Price She Paid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Clara Kimball Young Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Giblyn
Charles Giblyn, David Graham Phillips
Hal Young
Clara Kimball Young
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Giblyn
Director
Clara Kimball Young
Producer
Hal Young
Director of Photography
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What is The Price She Paid about?
At the death of John Gower, his widow and daughter, Mildred, find themselves with only a few thousand dollars, as the family lived almost up to the limit of Cower's income. Mildred's mother tells her it is necessary that she marry money. Mildred is fond of Stanley Baird, but her hopes in this direction are shattered by the announcement of his engagement to another woman. Mrs. Gower marries Presbury, an elderly man who thinks she is wealthy, and when he learns the truth he begins taunting Mildred until she is willing to do anything to escape from her humiliating position.
Who directed The Price She Paid?
The Price She Paid was directed by Charles Giblyn.
Who stars in The Price She Paid?
The principal cast of The Price She Paid includes Clara Kimball Young, Louise Beaudet, Alan Hale, Charles Bowser, Snitz Edwards.
When was The Price She Paid released and how long is it?
The Price She Paid was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is The Price She Paid based on a book or true story?
The Price She Paid is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Graham Phillips".