Mortmain
“The Censorship Boards of Chicago and Philadelphia Refused to Let This Picture be Shown in These Towns. See What a Treat We Are Giving You.”
Synopsis
Surgeon Crisp announces to his student doctors and friends that he has solved the problem of limb-grafting, and shows proofs. Among those deeply interested is Mortmain, a musician and a friend of the surgeon.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 6, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Theodore Marston
- Screenplay & Story
- Marguerite Bertsch
- Original Title
- Mortmain
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Theodore Marston
Marguerite Bertsch, Arthur Chesney Train
Department Leadership Roster
Marguerite Bertsch
Screenplay
Theodore Marston
Director
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 Mortmain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mortmain about?
Surgeon Crisp announces to his student doctors and friends that he has solved the problem of limb-grafting, and shows proofs. Among those deeply interested is Mortmain, a musician and a friend of the surgeon.
Who directed Mortmain?
Mortmain was directed by Theodore Marston.
Who stars in Mortmain?
The principal cast of Mortmain includes Robert Edeson, Donald Hall, Edward Elkas, Muriel Ostriche, James Morrison.
When was Mortmain released and how long is it?
Mortmain was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is Mortmain based on a book or true story?
Mortmain is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arthur Chesney Train".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mortmain?
Mortmain holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).