Less Than the Dust
“MARY PICKFORD IN THE FIRST SUPERIOR PRODUCTION UNDER HER OWN ARTISTIC GUIDANCE”
Synopsis
Young Hindu woman Radha, becomes best friends with Captain Raymond Townsend during his service in India, but he soon goes back to England to tend to the estate of an uncle who has just died. Then, Ramlan, the sword maker who raised Radha, is arrested for taking part in an anti-British uprising, and before he goes to jail, he decides to tell Radha the story of her birth, her real father, Captain Brooke, died of a drug overdose, and her destitute mother then entrusted her to Ramlan. After learning about her background, Radha goes to England to claim her rightful inheritance from the estate of her late grandfather, who is also Raymond's uncle. Raymond is delighted to discover that his Hindu friend is really a white woman, and after dividing the estate with Radha, he brings the fortune back together by marrying her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 4, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Emerson
- Screenplay & Story
- Hector Turnbull
- Original Score
- Edward J. Howe
- Original Title
- Less Than the Dust
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Mary Pickford Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Emerson
Hector Turnbull
Edward J. Howe
George W. Hill
Mary Pickford
Department Leadership Roster
George W. Hill
Director of Photography
John Emerson
Director
Mary Pickford
Producer
Edward J. Howe
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Less Than the Dust
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What is Less Than the Dust about?
Young Hindu woman Radha, becomes best friends with Captain Raymond Townsend during his service in India, but he soon goes back to England to tend to the estate of an uncle who has just died. Then, Ramlan, the sword maker who raised Radha, is arrested for taking part in an anti-British uprising, and before he goes to jail, he decides to tell Radha the story of her birth, her real father, Captain Brooke, died of a drug overdose, and her destitute mother then entrusted her to Ramlan. After learning about her background, Radha goes to England to claim her rightful inheritance from the estate of her late grandfather, who is also Raymond's uncle. Raymond is delighted to discover that his Hindu friend is really a white woman, and after dividing the estate with Radha, he brings the fortune back together by marrying her.
Who directed Less Than the Dust?
Less Than the Dust was directed by John Emerson.
Who stars in Less Than the Dust?
The principal cast of Less Than the Dust includes Mary Pickford, David Powell, Frank Losee, Mary Alden, Mario Majeroni.
When was Less Than the Dust released and how long is it?
Less Than the Dust was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Less Than the Dust?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Less Than the Dust was composed by Edward J. Howe.