The Pillory
Synopsis
A young girl is kept ignorant of her mother by her aunt. After her aunt dies, the girl is used by crooks and arrested. In prison she meets a kindly woman, who is married to a judge. The woman, unbeknownst to the girl, is her mother, and adopts her. The companion of the deceased aunt, in the midst of a ball, denounces the mother and reveals her secret to the judge and guests. The judge will not forgive his wife, so the mother and daughter leave and work among the slums to benefit humanity. Eventually, the judge relents, and seeks his wife for forgiveness, but he is too late.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frederick Sullivan
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Lonergan
- Original Title
- The Pillory
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Thanhouser Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frederick Sullivan
Philip Lonergan
Edwin Thanhouser
Department Leadership Roster
Frederick Sullivan
Director
Edwin Thanhouser
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pillory
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Pillory about?
A young girl is kept ignorant of her mother by her aunt. After her aunt dies, the girl is used by crooks and arrested. In prison she meets a kindly woman, who is married to a judge. The woman, unbeknownst to the girl, is her mother, and adopts her. The companion of the deceased aunt, in the midst of a ball, denounces the mother and reveals her secret to the judge and guests. The judge will not forgive his wife, so the mother and daughter leave and work among the slums to benefit humanity. Eventually, the judge relents, and seeks his wife for forgiveness, but he is too late.
Who directed The Pillory?
The Pillory was directed by Frederick Sullivan.
Who stars in The Pillory?
The principal cast of The Pillory includes Florence La Badie, Marie Shotwell, Ethyle Cooke, Yale Benner, George Marlo.
When was The Pillory released and how long is it?
The Pillory was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.