The Parasite
Synopsis
Arthur Randall becomes prosperous after divorcing his wife, Laura, and she now attempts unsuccessfully to win him back. Randall's son becomes ill, and he engages Joan Laird and her mother to care for the boy. Society misunderstands, and Joan is branded as a parasite. Laura kidnaps the boy, Bertie, and Joan gives chase. Laura's car goes over a cliff, and she is killed. Bertie survives the crash, however, and he and Joan attempt to find their way to a refuge. They become lost in the hills, and Joan manages to keep Bertie from dying until rescue comes.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 20, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis J. Gasnier
- Screenplay & Story
- Helen Reimensnyder Martin, Eve Unsell
- Original Title
- The Parasite
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- B.P. Schulberg Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis J. Gasnier
Helen Reimensnyder Martin, Eve Unsell
Joseph Goodrich
Department Leadership Roster
Louis J. Gasnier
Director
Eve Unsell
Writer
Joseph Goodrich
Director of Photography
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
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Parasite
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Parasite about?
Arthur Randall becomes prosperous after divorcing his wife, Laura, and she now attempts unsuccessfully to win him back. Randall's son becomes ill, and he engages Joan Laird and her mother to care for the boy. Society misunderstands, and Joan is branded as a parasite. Laura kidnaps the boy, Bertie, and Joan gives chase. Laura's car goes over a cliff, and she is killed. Bertie survives the crash, however, and he and Joan attempt to find their way to a refuge. They become lost in the hills, and Joan manages to keep Bertie from dying until rescue comes.
Who directed The Parasite?
The Parasite was directed by Louis J. Gasnier.
Who stars in The Parasite?
The principal cast of The Parasite includes Owen Moore, Madge Bellamy, Bryant Washburn, Mary Carr, Lilyan Tashman.
When was The Parasite released and how long is it?
The Parasite was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is The Parasite based on a book or true story?
The Parasite is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Helen Reimensnyder Martin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Parasite?
The Parasite holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).