The Scarlet Woman
“Six acts of exquisite photoplay presenting a vital drama of New York society and the "Great White Way."”
Synopsis
Bank official Hanlin Davis is ruined in the stock market. Desperate, he fails to rob the bank but kills someone in the attempt. His wife Thora goes to D.A. Hastings to plead for a light sentence which the corrupt Hastings agrees to only if Thora gives herself to him. Upon his release the worthless Davis learning of her sacrifice divorces and turns her into the street. An outcast she becomes "the scarlet woman.” When wealthy crusader Robert Blake institutes an investigation exposing D.A. Hastings he is disbarred and decides to revenge himself upon Thora, considering her the cause of his downfall. Blackmailing unscrupulous society woman, Paula Gordon, he forces her to introduce Thora to Blake as a naïve woman while deceiving Thora that he knows about her past. After they marry Hastings denounces Thora, she flees, returning to her old life, but Blake, seeing her worth seeks her and they reunite.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 29, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edmund Lawrence, Alice Guy-Blaché
- Screenplay & Story
- Aaron Hoffman
- Original Title
- The Scarlet Woman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Popular Plays and Players Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edmund Lawrence, Alice Guy-Blaché
Aaron Hoffman
Alice Guy-Blaché
Department Leadership Roster
Edmund Lawrence
Director
Aaron Hoffman
Writer
Alice Guy-Blaché
Director
Alice Guy-Blaché
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Scarlet Woman.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Scarlet Woman
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What is The Scarlet Woman about?
Bank official Hanlin Davis is ruined in the stock market. Desperate, he fails to rob the bank but kills someone in the attempt. His wife Thora goes to D.A. Hastings to plead for a light sentence which the corrupt Hastings agrees to only if Thora gives herself to him. Upon his release the worthless Davis learning of her sacrifice divorces and turns her into the street. An outcast she becomes "the scarlet woman.” When wealthy crusader Robert Blake institutes an investigation exposing D.A. Hastings he is disbarred and decides to revenge himself upon Thora, considering her the cause of his downfall. Blackmailing unscrupulous society woman, Paula Gordon, he forces her to introduce Thora to Blake as a naïve woman while deceiving Thora that he knows about her past. After they marry Hastings denounces Thora, she flees, returning to her old life, but Blake, seeing her worth seeks her and they reunite.
Who directed The Scarlet Woman?
The Scarlet Woman was directed by Edmund Lawrence, Alice Guy-Blaché.
Who stars in The Scarlet Woman?
The principal cast of The Scarlet Woman includes Olga Petrova, Edward Martindel, Arthur Hoops, Eugene O'Brien, Franklyn Hanna.
When was The Scarlet Woman released and how long is it?
The Scarlet Woman was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.