The End of the Road
Synopsis
Childhood friends Mary Lee and Vera receive two different versions of the 'birds and the bees' from their mothers. Mary Lee gets the facts, while Vera gets a prudish fairytale version. Their lives separate after graduation, Mary Lee becomes a nurse who falls in proper love with a Doctor, whereas Vera follows her mother's advice and seeks to marry a rich man, but falls for the unlawful and syphilitic charms of a wealthy cad. Mary Lee and her Doctor rescue Vera and help her get proper care after a series of revelations showing actual patients of the loathsome disease. Finally, Mary Lee and her new husband volunteer to help our boys fighting the Huns in France.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 16, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward H. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Katherine Bement Davis
- Original Title
- The End of the Road
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- U.S. War Department, American Social Hygiene Association, Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward H. Griffith
Katherine Bement Davis, Edward H. Griffith
Department Leadership Roster
Katherine Bement Davis
Screenplay
Edward H. Griffith
Writer
Edward H. Griffith
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The End of the Road
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What is The End of the Road about?
Childhood friends Mary Lee and Vera receive two different versions of the 'birds and the bees' from their mothers. Mary Lee gets the facts, while Vera gets a prudish fairytale version. Their lives separate after graduation, Mary Lee becomes a nurse who falls in proper love with a Doctor, whereas Vera follows her mother's advice and seeks to marry a rich man, but falls for the unlawful and syphilitic charms of a wealthy cad. Mary Lee and her Doctor rescue Vera and help her get proper care after a series of revelations showing actual patients of the loathsome disease. Finally, Mary Lee and her new husband volunteer to help our boys fighting the Huns in France.
Who directed The End of the Road?
The End of the Road was directed by Edward H. Griffith.
Who stars in The End of the Road?
The principal cast of The End of the Road includes Richard Bennett, Claire Adams, Joyce Fair, Raymond McKee, Maude Hill.
When was The End of the Road released and how long is it?
The End of the Road was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The End of the Road?
The End of the Road holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).