The Seal of Silence
“They say a woman can't keep a secret. Here is one who kept one even at the risk of her own happiness, and the happiness of the man she loved.”
Synopsis
Dr. Hugh Loring, whose hobby is heredity, has evolved the theory that physical or mental peculiarities of children reveal the parents. The doctor's intense desire for children is only equaled by his wife's aversion. On the occasion of the doctor admonishing his wife for being friendly with an admirer she leaves him, and when her child is born she swears Ruth Carden, an employee of her husband's, who has accompanied her, to secrecy, so that she may keep from the doctor his greatest joy. Mrs. Loring dies, and Ruth returns to the doctor's office, leaving the child in the care of the nurse. Three years later the nurse finds it necessary to give up the child, and the doctor, who has fallen in love with Ruth, is stunned, for he believes that the child is hers.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 29, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas R. Mills
- Screenplay & Story
- William Addison Lathrop
- Original Title
- The Seal of Silence
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas R. Mills
William Addison Lathrop
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas R. Mills
Director
William Addison Lathrop
Writer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Seal of Silence
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What is The Seal of Silence about?
Dr. Hugh Loring, whose hobby is heredity, has evolved the theory that physical or mental peculiarities of children reveal the parents. The doctor's intense desire for children is only equaled by his wife's aversion. On the occasion of the doctor admonishing his wife for being friendly with an admirer she leaves him, and when her child is born she swears Ruth Carden, an employee of her husband's, who has accompanied her, to secrecy, so that she may keep from the doctor his greatest joy. Mrs. Loring dies, and Ruth returns to the doctor's office, leaving the child in the care of the nurse. Three years later the nurse finds it necessary to give up the child, and the doctor, who has fallen in love with Ruth, is stunned, for he believes that the child is hers.
Who directed The Seal of Silence?
The Seal of Silence was directed by Thomas R. Mills.
Who stars in The Seal of Silence?
The principal cast of The Seal of Silence includes Earle Williams, Grace Darmond, Kathleen Kirkham, Martin Best, Kate Price.
When was The Seal of Silence released and how long is it?
The Seal of Silence was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Seal of Silence?
The Seal of Silence holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).