
The House of Shame
Synopsis
Harvey Baremore is upset with any perceived extravagance from his demure wife Druid, while he is secretly stealing from his boss John Kimball to ply his mistress Doris with gifts. Yet when he fears that he may be discovered he counts on his wife to entreat his boss for leniency on his behalf. Kimball agrees to overlook Harvey's theft in exchange for Druid's company, but despite this strange arrangement Kimball's intentions may in fact be true.
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October 1, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Burton L. King
- Original Title
- The House of Shame
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Chesterfield Motion Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Burton L. King
Department Leadership Roster
Burton L. King
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The House of Shame
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What is The House of Shame about?
Harvey Baremore is upset with any perceived extravagance from his demure wife Druid, while he is secretly stealing from his boss John Kimball to ply his mistress Doris with gifts. Yet when he fears that he may be discovered he counts on his wife to entreat his boss for leniency on his behalf. Kimball agrees to overlook Harvey's theft in exchange for Druid's company, but despite this strange arrangement Kimball's intentions may in fact be true.
Who directed The House of Shame?
The House of Shame was directed by Burton L. King.
Who stars in The House of Shame?
The principal cast of The House of Shame includes Creighton Hale, Virginia Brown Faire, Lloyd Whitlock, Florence Dudley, Fred Walton.
When was The House of Shame released and how long is it?
The House of Shame was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 54m.
