The Awakening of Helena Ritchie
Synopsis
Helena Richie leaves her drunken husband, who had killed their child, and goes to Old Chester in Pennsylvania with her friend Lloyd Pryor. Helena adopts a homeless boy, David, who had been a ward of the town's minister, Dr. Lavendar. Helena's true husband dies, but Lloyd Pryor, now tired of Helena, refuses to marry her. Helena confesses to the minister about her actual relationship with Pryor, and Dr. Lavendar forces her to give up her son. Helena agrees, certain that she is an unfit mother. Helena pleads her case and fights for her maternal rights.
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Ethel Barrymore
Helena Richie
Robert Cummings
Lloyd Pryor
Frank Montgomery
Benjamin Wright
James A. Furey
Dr. Lavendar (as J.A. Furey)
Maurice Steuart
Little David (as Maury Steuart)
Hassan Mussalli
Sam Wright
William A. Williams
Deacon Wright (as William Williams)
Robert Whittier
Frederick Richie
Charles Goodrich
Dr. King
Hattie Delaro
Mrs. King
Mary Asquith
Mrs. Wright
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 18, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John W. Noble
- Screenplay & Story
- Margaret Deland, Charlotte Thompson, John W. Noble
- Original Title
- The Awakening of Helena Ritchie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Rolfe Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John W. Noble
Margaret Deland, Charlotte Thompson, John W. Noble
Department Leadership Roster
John W. Noble
Director
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What is The Awakening of Helena Ritchie about?
Helena Richie leaves her drunken husband, who had killed their child, and goes to Old Chester in Pennsylvania with her friend Lloyd Pryor. Helena adopts a homeless boy, David, who had been a ward of the town's minister, Dr. Lavendar. Helena's true husband dies, but Lloyd Pryor, now tired of Helena, refuses to marry her. Helena confesses to the minister about her actual relationship with Pryor, and Dr. Lavendar forces her to give up her son. Helena agrees, certain that she is an unfit mother. Helena pleads her case and fights for her maternal rights.
Who directed The Awakening of Helena Ritchie?
The Awakening of Helena Ritchie was directed by John W. Noble.
Who stars in The Awakening of Helena Ritchie?
The principal cast of The Awakening of Helena Ritchie includes Ethel Barrymore, Robert Cummings, Frank Montgomery, James A. Furey, Maurice Steuart.
When was The Awakening of Helena Ritchie released and how long is it?
The Awakening of Helena Ritchie was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is The Awakening of Helena Ritchie based on a book or true story?
The Awakening of Helena Ritchie is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Margaret Deland".