The Yellow Pawn
Synopsis
An artist is in the countryside, painting, when he meets a girl in a roadster. They fall in love, but the girl marries a lawyer for his money. She should have waited -- the artist becomes a huge success, commanding a thousand dollars for a portrait sitting. The girl convinces her husband to let the artist paint her, but one night while she is visiting his studio, a thieving relative of his enters and is killed by a servant. To protect the girl, the artist allows himself to be accused of the murder. Her husband happens to be the prosecuting attorney, and when she reveals she was at the artist's home the night of the murder, he prepares to shoot the artist himself. But before he can raise his gun, the servant stabs him to death.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 23, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Melford
- Screenplay & Story
- Margaret Turnbull, Frederic Arnold Kummer
- Original Title
- The Yellow Pawn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, India
- Spoken Languages
- No Language, Kannada
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Melford
Margaret Turnbull, Frederic Arnold Kummer
Department Leadership Roster
George Melford
Director
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 Yellow Pawn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Yellow Pawn about?
An artist is in the countryside, painting, when he meets a girl in a roadster. They fall in love, but the girl marries a lawyer for his money. She should have waited -- the artist becomes a huge success, commanding a thousand dollars for a portrait sitting. The girl convinces her husband to let the artist paint her, but one night while she is visiting his studio, a thieving relative of his enters and is killed by a servant. To protect the girl, the artist allows himself to be accused of the murder. Her husband happens to be the prosecuting attorney, and when she reveals she was at the artist's home the night of the murder, he prepares to shoot the artist himself. But before he can raise his gun, the servant stabs him to death.
Who directed The Yellow Pawn?
The Yellow Pawn was directed by George Melford.
Who stars in The Yellow Pawn?
The principal cast of The Yellow Pawn includes Wallace Reid, Cleo Ridgely, William Conklin, Tom Forman, Irene Aldwyn.
When was The Yellow Pawn released and how long is it?
The Yellow Pawn was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Yellow Pawn?
The Yellow Pawn holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).