Sold at Auction
Synopsis
To remove forever anything that will remind him of his dream of happiness that was shattered by his wife's infidelity, Stanley sends his infant daughter Nan to be cared for by a woman named Hopkins. He sends money regularly for her support but never visits her. Nan is treated as a slave and never receives any of the money intended for her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 11, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sherwood MacDonald
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel F. Whitcomb
- Original Title
- Sold at Auction
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Balboa Amusement Producing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sherwood MacDonald
Daniel F. Whitcomb
Joseph Brotherton
E.D. Horkheimer, H.M. Horkheimer
Department Leadership Roster
Sherwood MacDonald
Director
Joseph Brotherton
Director of Photography
E.D. Horkheimer
Producer
H.M. Horkheimer
Producer
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What is Sold at Auction about?
To remove forever anything that will remind him of his dream of happiness that was shattered by his wife's infidelity, Stanley sends his infant daughter Nan to be cared for by a woman named Hopkins. He sends money regularly for her support but never visits her. Nan is treated as a slave and never receives any of the money intended for her.
Who directed Sold at Auction?
Sold at Auction was directed by Sherwood MacDonald.
Who stars in Sold at Auction?
The principal cast of Sold at Auction includes Lois Meredith, William Conklin, Marguerite Nichols, Frank Mayo, Charles Dudley.
When was Sold at Auction released and how long is it?
Sold at Auction was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.