The White Sin
Synopsis
Wealthy playboy Grant Van Gore means to have his way with his beautiful maid, the innocent Hattie Lou. He swears his love to the naive girl, and in an act so heinous as to defy belief, has the captain of his yacht perform a fake marriage ceremony. He ruins poor Hattie Lou, and then abandons her ashore the very next morning. A year later, the destitute girl and her starving baby are wandering the streets. When she sees a newspaper headline announcing that Grant has drowned at sea, Hattie Lou hatches a desperate plan for survival. She will present herself to the wealthy Van Gore's, who cannot fail to provide for their late son's widow and child!
Top Cast
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Madge Bellamy
Hattie Lou Harkness
John Bowers
Grant Van Gore
Francelia Billington
Grace Van Gore
Hallam Cooley
Spencer Van Gore
James Corrigan
Peter Van Gore
Billy Bevan
Travers Dale
Norris Johnson
Grace's Aunt
Ethel Wales
Aunt Cynthia
Otis Harlan
Judge Langley
Myrtle Vane
Mrs. Van Gore
Arthur Millett
The Doctor
James Gordon
Yacht Captain
Mary Marguerite
Little Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 24, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Seiter
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Shumate, Julian La Mothe, Del Andrews
- Original Title
- The White Sin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Studios
- Palmer Photoplay Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Seiter
Harold Shumate, Julian La Mothe, Del Andrews
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Seiter
Director
Julian La Mothe
Writer
Del Andrews
Writer
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 White Sin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The White Sin about?
Wealthy playboy Grant Van Gore means to have his way with his beautiful maid, the innocent Hattie Lou. He swears his love to the naive girl, and in an act so heinous as to defy belief, has the captain of his yacht perform a fake marriage ceremony. He ruins poor Hattie Lou, and then abandons her ashore the very next morning. A year later, the destitute girl and her starving baby are wandering the streets. When she sees a newspaper headline announcing that Grant has drowned at sea, Hattie Lou hatches a desperate plan for survival. She will present herself to the wealthy Van Gore's, who cannot fail to provide for their late son's widow and child!
Who directed The White Sin?
The White Sin was directed by William A. Seiter.
Who stars in The White Sin?
The principal cast of The White Sin includes Madge Bellamy, John Bowers, Francelia Billington, Hallam Cooley, James Corrigan.
When was The White Sin released and how long is it?
The White Sin was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 47m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The White Sin?
The White Sin holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).