The Silver Slave
Synopsis
Bernice Randall, who has forsaken the love of her sweetheart, Tom Richards, to marry for wealth, turns down Richards' proposal after the death of her husband, and she is denounced by him as a slave to silver. Lavishing the greater part of her fortune on her daughter, Janet, Bernice determines to give her the advantages she herself lacked. Despite her mother's disapproval, Janet scorns the affection of Larry Martin, a life-long friend, after meeting Philip Caldwell, a wealthy sophisticate. Worried over Janet's growing attachment to Philip, Bernice determines to win Caldwell from her daughter, and in a confrontation involving the girl and Richards, now a millionaire, Janet is disillusioned in her mother and Caldwell. Learning of her mother's sacrifice, Janet forgives her and finds happiness with Larry.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 12, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Bretherton
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Coldeway, Peter Milne, Howard Smith
- Original Title
- The Silver Slave
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Bretherton
Anthony Coldeway, Peter Milne, Howard Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Coldeway
Writer
Peter Milne
Writer
Howard Bretherton
Director
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What is The Silver Slave about?
Bernice Randall, who has forsaken the love of her sweetheart, Tom Richards, to marry for wealth, turns down Richards' proposal after the death of her husband, and she is denounced by him as a slave to silver. Lavishing the greater part of her fortune on her daughter, Janet, Bernice determines to give her the advantages she herself lacked. Despite her mother's disapproval, Janet scorns the affection of Larry Martin, a life-long friend, after meeting Philip Caldwell, a wealthy sophisticate. Worried over Janet's growing attachment to Philip, Bernice determines to win Caldwell from her daughter, and in a confrontation involving the girl and Richards, now a millionaire, Janet is disillusioned in her mother and Caldwell. Learning of her mother's sacrifice, Janet forgives her and finds happiness with Larry.
Who directed The Silver Slave?
The Silver Slave was directed by Howard Bretherton.
Who stars in The Silver Slave?
The principal cast of The Silver Slave includes Irene Rich, Audrey Ferris, Holmes Herbert, John Miljan, Carroll Nye.
When was The Silver Slave released and how long is it?
The Silver Slave was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.