The Octopus (1915)
Archie Sheldon, determining to go to New York City, is given a letter by his mother to Thatcher Thole, Gotham's most unscrupulous financier. She tells her son that Thole is an old friend of the family, and will undoubtedly give him a start in life.
Director: Tom Santschi
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: July 15, 1915
Cast
- Tom Santschi - Thatcher Thole
- Lillian Hayward - Emily Sheldon - Archie's Mother
- Leo Pierson - Archie Sheldon - Emily's Son
- Lafe McKee - Harris Gordon
- Marion Warner - Violet Reinhardt
Screenplay
- Charles Belmont Davis (Theatre Play)
- Frank Norris (Novel)
- Tom Santschi (Scenario Writer)
Production: Selig Polyscope Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Octopus about?
- Archie Sheldon, determining to go to New York City, is given a letter by his mother to Thatcher Thole, Gotham's most unscrupulous financier. She tells her son that Thole is an old friend of the family, and will undoubtedly give him a start in life.
- Who directed The Octopus?
- The Octopus was directed by Tom Santschi.
- Who stars in The Octopus?
- The Octopus stars Tom Santschi, Lillian Hayward, Leo Pierson, Lafe McKee, Marion Warner.
- How long is The Octopus?
- The Octopus has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is The Octopus?
- The Octopus is a Drama film.
- Where was The Octopus produced?
- The Octopus was produced in United States of America.