

Without Mercy
Synopsis
In this silent melodrama Sir Melmoth Craven is running against John Orme for a seat in Parliament. Orme is an honest man, but Craven is on the shady side. For campaign money, he borrows money from an equally shady establishment called Gordon, Ltd. Orme's sweetheart, Margaret Garth, becomes infatuated with Craven, much to the dismay of her mother, Enid.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Dorothy Phillips
Mrs. Enid Garth
Rockliffe Fellowes
Sir Melmoth Craven
Vera Reynolds
Margaret Garth
Robert Ames
John Orme, M.P.
Lionel Belmore
Honest Tom Massingham
Patricia Palmer
Natalie
Fred Malatesta
Ducrow
Sidney D'Albrook
Sugden - Craven's Butler
Eugene Pallette
Simon Linke
Tempe Pigott
Madame Gordon
Wilson Benge
Mrs. Garth's Butler (uncredited)
Gino Corrado
Malay Jack (uncredited)
Boris Karloff
Madame Gordon's 2nd Henchman (uncredited)
Lon Poff
Madame Gordon's 1st Henchman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 4, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Melford
- Screenplay & Story
- Monte M. Katterjohn
- Original Title
- Without Mercy
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Melford
Monte M. Katterjohn, John Goodwin
Charles G. Clarke
Department Leadership Roster
Monte M. Katterjohn
Screenplay
Charles G. Clarke
Director of Photography
George Melford
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Without Mercy.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Without Mercy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Without Mercy about?
In this silent melodrama Sir Melmoth Craven is running against John Orme for a seat in Parliament. Orme is an honest man, but Craven is on the shady side. For campaign money, he borrows money from an equally shady establishment called Gordon, Ltd. Orme's sweetheart, Margaret Garth, becomes infatuated with Craven, much to the dismay of her mother, Enid.
Who directed Without Mercy?
Without Mercy was directed by George Melford.
Who stars in Without Mercy?
The principal cast of Without Mercy includes Dorothy Phillips, Rockliffe Fellowes, Vera Reynolds, Robert Ames, Lionel Belmore.
When was Without Mercy released and how long is it?
Without Mercy was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is Without Mercy based on a book or true story?
Without Mercy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Goodwin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Without Mercy?
Without Mercy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).



















