Transgression (1917)
Hal Page, the weakling brother of Stephen Page, the town mayor, falls in love with Carline Shrefton, who throws over Burt Staley to entangle Hal in her self-serving schemes. Furious over her abrupt departure, Staley shows up at Carline's, and a jealous fight with Hal ensues in which Staley is shot and killed with Carline's gun. After Hal confesses to the deed, Stephen quietly sends him off to Spain. One year later, Stephen announces his engagement to Marion Hayward, the daughter of the district attorney, who is pressing charges against James Reed, a corrupt politician and Carline's new husband. To save Reed, Carline threatens Stephen with exposure, but he refuses to bend to her demands. Just days before Carline is to reveal her story about Staley, Hal appears and confesses to Hayward that Carline is the true killer.
Cast
- Earle Williams - Stephen Page
- Billie Billings - Carline Shrefton
- Webster Campbell - Hal Page
- Edwards Davis - Kent Hayward
- Mary Maurice - Mrs. Page
- Corinne Griffith - Marion Hayward
- Denton Vane - Burt Staley
- Jack Ellis - James Reed
Screenplay
- Edward J. Montagne
- Cyrus Townsend Brady (Story)
- J. Stuart Blackton (Story)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Transgression about?
- Hal Page, the weakling brother of Stephen Page, the town mayor, falls in love with Carline Shrefton, who throws over Burt Staley to entangle Hal in her self-serving schemes. Furious over her abrupt departure, Staley shows up at Carline's, and a jealous fight with Hal ensues in which Staley is shot and killed with Carline's gun. After Hal confesses to the deed, Stephen quietly sends him off to Spain. One year later, Stephen announces his engagement to Marion Hayward, the daughter of the district attorney, who is pressing charges against James Reed, a corrupt politician and Carline's new husband. To save Reed, Carline threatens Stephen with exposure, but he refuses to bend to her demands. Just days before Carline is to reveal her story about Staley, Hal appears and confesses to Hayward that Carline is the true killer.
- Who directed Transgression?
- Transgression was directed by Paul Scardon.
- Who stars in Transgression?
- Transgression stars Earle Williams, Billie Billings, Webster Campbell, Edwards Davis, Mary Maurice, Corinne Griffith.
- How long is Transgression?
- Transgression has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Transgression?
- Transgression is a Drama film.
- Where was Transgression produced?
- Transgression was produced in United States of America.