The Children Pay
Synopsis
Two sisters are separated when their parents divorce.
Top Cast
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Lillian Gish
Millicent
Keith Armour
Horace Craig
Alma Rubens
Editha, the Girls' Stepmother
Violet Wilkey
Jean, Millicent's sister
Ralph Lewis
Theodore Ainsley, the Girls' Father
Loyola O'Connor
Elinor Ainsley, the Girls' Mother
Jennie Lee
Susan, the Girls' Governess
Robert Lohmeyer
Signor Zucca
Carl Stockdale
Judge Mason
Madame Sul-Te-Wan
Uncredited
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 26, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Ingraham
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank E. Woods, Anita Loos
- Original Title
- The Children Pay
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fine Arts Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Ingraham
Frank E. Woods, Anita Loos
Department Leadership Roster
Frank E. Woods
Writer
Anita Loos
Writer
Lloyd Ingraham
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Children Pay
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What is The Children Pay about?
Two sisters are separated when their parents divorce.
Who directed The Children Pay?
The Children Pay was directed by Lloyd Ingraham.
Who stars in The Children Pay?
The principal cast of The Children Pay includes Lillian Gish, Keith Armour, Alma Rubens, Violet Wilkey, Ralph Lewis.
When was The Children Pay released and how long is it?
The Children Pay was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.