The Pit (1914)

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Released:
1914-12-28

Overview:
Novice businessman Curtis Jadwin is introduced to the world of grain speculation by veteran broker Charles Cressler. At a performance of Faust, Curtis meets and falls in love with Laura Dearborn, the sweetheart of artist Sheldon Corthell. Curtis pursues Laura and finally convinces her to marry him, but soon after their wedding, he neglects her for his business. In her loneliness, Laura renews her relationship with Sheldon and the lovers plan to elope. When Curtis is ruined on the market, however, Laura rejects her lover and comforts her husband.

Director:
Maurice Tourneur

Runtime:
0h 50min

Genre:
Drama

  • Cast:
  • Wilton Lackaye
    as
    Jadwin
  • Chester Barnett
    as
    Landry
  • Milton Sills
    as
    Corthell
  • Alec B. Francis
    as
    Cressler
  • Julia Stuart
    as
    Aunt Wess