The Usurer's Grip
Synopsis
Here with the Edison Company -- most notably Charles Ogle as the usurer -- we see a 'typical' case of the victims of usury. Although offered as a 'realistic' view of the effects of usury, it veers frequently into melodrama.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 4, 1912
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Brabin
- Screenplay & Story
- Theodora Huntington
- Original Title
- The Usurer's Grip
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Brabin
Theodora Huntington
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Brabin
Director
Theodora Huntington
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Usurer's Grip
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Usurer's Grip about?
Here with the Edison Company -- most notably Charles Ogle as the usurer -- we see a 'typical' case of the victims of usury. Although offered as a 'realistic' view of the effects of usury, it veers frequently into melodrama.
Who directed The Usurer's Grip?
The Usurer's Grip was directed by Charles Brabin.
Who stars in The Usurer's Grip?
The principal cast of The Usurer's Grip includes Walter Edwin, Gertrude McCoy, Edna May Weick, Charles Ogle, Louise Sydmeth.
When was The Usurer's Grip released and how long is it?
The Usurer's Grip was released in 1912 with a total runtime of 15m.