Life's Whirlpool
Synopsis
Eight years before the release of Erich Von Stroheim's Greed, Frank Norris's 1899 novel McTeague was adapted to the screen by World Film. The basic story pretty much follows the book: McTeague (Holbrook Blinn) is a coarse young man who becomes a dentist, after a fashion. He is rivals for the hand of Trina Sieppe (Fania Marinoff) with his pal Marcus Schuller (Walter Green). McTeague weds her and she wins the lottery. But she refuses to let go of the money, and her miserly attitude destroys the marriage.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 10, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barry O'Neil
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry O'Neil, Eugenie Magnus Ingleton, Frank Norris
- Original Title
- Life's Whirlpool
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- William A. Brady Picture Plays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry O'Neil
Barry O'Neil, Eugenie Magnus Ingleton, Frank Norris
Department Leadership Roster
Barry O'Neil
Director
Barry O'Neil
Writer
Eugenie Magnus Ingleton
Writer
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What is Life's Whirlpool about?
Eight years before the release of Erich Von Stroheim's Greed, Frank Norris's 1899 novel McTeague was adapted to the screen by World Film. The basic story pretty much follows the book: McTeague (Holbrook Blinn) is a coarse young man who becomes a dentist, after a fashion. He is rivals for the hand of Trina Sieppe (Fania Marinoff) with his pal Marcus Schuller (Walter Green). McTeague weds her and she wins the lottery. But she refuses to let go of the money, and her miserly attitude destroys the marriage.
Who directed Life's Whirlpool?
Life's Whirlpool was directed by Barry O'Neil.
Who stars in Life's Whirlpool?
The principal cast of Life's Whirlpool includes Holbrook Blinn, Walter Greene, Fania Marinoff, Philip Robson, Rosemary Dean.
When was Life's Whirlpool released and how long is it?
Life's Whirlpool was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is Life's Whirlpool based on a book or true story?
Life's Whirlpool is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frank Norris".