The Lost Paradise
Synopsis
Unknown to Reuben Warren, the foreman of an ironworks, his invention, the volta-dynamo, was stolen years earlier by his employer, Knowlton, and is the foundation for the iron magnate's financial empire. Reuben is in love with Knowlton's daughter Margaret, who is engaged to Ralph Standish, the son of Reuben's deceased mentor. A strike against inhumane working conditions at the mill coincides with the discovery of Knowlton's theft by Reuben, who confronts the employer with proof of his treachery. Margaret later breaks her engagement to Ralph and proclaims her love for Reuben. As Margaret's husband, Reuben now owns half of the mill and gladly meets the strikers' demands. -From TCM.com Database, powered by the AFI.
Top Cast
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H.B. Warner
Reuben Warren
Catherine Carter
Margaret Knowlton
Mark Price
Andrew Knowlton
Arthur Hoops
Ralph Standish
Rita Stan
Nell
Amy Summers
'Cinders' (as Amy Sumers)
Phil Tead
Billy Hopkins (as Phillips Tead)
Trixie Jennery
Kate
Wellington A. Playter
Schwartz
Augustus Balfour
Joe Barrett (as August Balfour)
Marcus Moriarity
Old Bensel
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Searle Dawley
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry C. DeMille, Ludwig Fulda
- Original Title
- The Lost Paradise
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Searle Dawley
Henry C. DeMille, Ludwig Fulda
H. Lyman Broening, Harry Leslie Keepers
Department Leadership Roster
J. Searle Dawley
Director
Henry C. DeMille
Writer
Ludwig Fulda
Writer
H. Lyman Broening
Director of Photography
Harry Leslie Keepers
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lost Paradise
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What is The Lost Paradise about?
Unknown to Reuben Warren, the foreman of an ironworks, his invention, the volta-dynamo, was stolen years earlier by his employer, Knowlton, and is the foundation for the iron magnate's financial empire. Reuben is in love with Knowlton's daughter Margaret, who is engaged to Ralph Standish, the son of Reuben's deceased mentor. A strike against inhumane working conditions at the mill coincides with the discovery of Knowlton's theft by Reuben, who confronts the employer with proof of his treachery. Margaret later breaks her engagement to Ralph and proclaims her love for Reuben. As Margaret's husband, Reuben now owns half of the mill and gladly meets the strikers' demands. -From TCM.com Database, powered by the AFI.
Who directed The Lost Paradise?
The Lost Paradise was directed by J. Searle Dawley.
Who stars in The Lost Paradise?
The principal cast of The Lost Paradise includes H.B. Warner, Catherine Carter, Mark Price, Arthur Hoops, Rita Stan.
When was The Lost Paradise released and how long is it?
The Lost Paradise was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.