
The Immigrant
Synopsis
Masha, a young Russian emigrant traveling to the U.S., is saved from an officer's advances by civil engineer David Harding. Upon landing in America, J. J. Walton, a self-made political boss and contractor, pursues Masha and hires her as his maid. She leaves after the first night, but becomes his mistress after Walton promises her an education and marriage. A lost film.
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December 20, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Melford
- Screenplay & Story
- Marion Fairfax
- Original Title
- The Immigrant
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company, Lone Star Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Melford
Marion Fairfax
Department Leadership Roster
George Melford
Director
Marion Fairfax
Screenplay
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 Immigrant
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What is The Immigrant about?
Masha, a young Russian emigrant traveling to the U.S., is saved from an officer's advances by civil engineer David Harding. Upon landing in America, J. J. Walton, a self-made political boss and contractor, pursues Masha and hires her as his maid. She leaves after the first night, but becomes his mistress after Walton promises her an education and marriage. A lost film.
Who directed The Immigrant?
The Immigrant was directed by George Melford.
Who stars in The Immigrant?
The principal cast of The Immigrant includes Valeska Suratt, Thomas Meighan, Theodore Roberts, Jane Wolfe, Hal Clements.
When was The Immigrant released and how long is it?
The Immigrant was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Immigrant?
The Immigrant holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).
