I Will Repay
Synopsis
Roger Kendall is sent to Nashville by the editor of his magazine to sign a contract for two cents a word with a woman writer named Azalea Adair. Once there, Kendall realizes that Azalea is very poor and is also the abused wife of Major Caswell, a drunkard who takes from Azalea every cent she earns. Kendall is able to piece their story together by following the movements of a torn dollar bill, which he gives to Azalea's former slave Caesar and which eventually winds up in Caswell's hands. In order to help Azalea, Kendall convinces his editor to increase her stipend to eight cents a word and also to advance her $30.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 12, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William P.S. Earle
- Screenplay & Story
- O. Henry, William Addison Lathrop
- Original Title
- I Will Repay
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William P.S. Earle
O. Henry, William Addison Lathrop
John W. Brown
Department Leadership Roster
William P.S. Earle
Director
John W. Brown
Director of Photography
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What is I Will Repay about?
Roger Kendall is sent to Nashville by the editor of his magazine to sign a contract for two cents a word with a woman writer named Azalea Adair. Once there, Kendall realizes that Azalea is very poor and is also the abused wife of Major Caswell, a drunkard who takes from Azalea every cent she earns. Kendall is able to piece their story together by following the movements of a torn dollar bill, which he gives to Azalea's former slave Caesar and which eventually winds up in Caswell's hands. In order to help Azalea, Kendall convinces his editor to increase her stipend to eight cents a word and also to advance her $30.
Who directed I Will Repay?
I Will Repay was directed by William P.S. Earle.
Who stars in I Will Repay?
The principal cast of I Will Repay includes Corinne Griffith, William R. Dunn, George J. Forth, Mary Maurice, Arthur Donaldson.
When was I Will Repay released and how long is it?
I Will Repay was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.