Writing on the Wall
The Writing on the Wall
Synopsis
Irving Lawrence owns some of the most decrepit tenements in town and is an all-around bad guy. He won't cooperate with the efforts of his wife, Barbara, to help the poor and sees other women behind her back. Muriel, one of his cast-offs, meets and marries Barbara's brother, Payne. Lawrence makes trouble for Muriel and fabricates a scandal involving his kindly brother Schuyler and Barbara.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 14, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tefft Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- William Hurlbut, Marguerite Bertsch
- Original Title
- The Writing on the Wall
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tefft Johnson
William Hurlbut, Marguerite Bertsch
Daniel E. Boone
Department Leadership Roster
Tefft Johnson
Director
Daniel E. Boone
Director of Photography
Marguerite Bertsch
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Writing on the Wall
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What is Writing on the Wall about?
Irving Lawrence owns some of the most decrepit tenements in town and is an all-around bad guy. He won't cooperate with the efforts of his wife, Barbara, to help the poor and sees other women behind her back. Muriel, one of his cast-offs, meets and marries Barbara's brother, Payne. Lawrence makes trouble for Muriel and fabricates a scandal involving his kindly brother Schuyler and Barbara.
Who directed Writing on the Wall?
Writing on the Wall was directed by Tefft Johnson.
Who stars in Writing on the Wall?
The principal cast of Writing on the Wall includes Joseph Kilgour, Virginia Pearson, Naomi Childers, Bobby Connelly, Josephine Earle.
When was Writing on the Wall released and how long is it?
Writing on the Wall was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.