The Easiest Way (1917)
A young actress seeks an engagement in New York but faces obstacles due to jealousy and politics. Her wealthy broker finances a production, demanding her best role. She resists, then moves to Denver for a stock engagement and falls in love with a newspaper writer.
Director: Albert Capellani
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: April 1, 1917
Cast
- Clara Kimball Young - Laura Murdock
- Louise Bates - Elfie St. Clair
- Joseph Kilgour - Willard Brockton
- Rockliffe Fellowes - John Madison (as Rockcliffe Fellowes)
- Cleo Desmond - Annie
- George Stevens - Jim Weston
- Frank Kingdon - Burgess
- May Hopkins - Nellie De Vere
- Walter McEwen - Jerry
Screenplay
Production: Clara Kimball Young Film Corporation, Mid-West Photo Play Corp.
Country: United States of America
Language: English, No Language
Original Language: en
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Long Distance Love Kept Alive by Letters, Estranged Father's Letter and Fate
Keywords
love triangle, suicide attempt, letter, broker, newspaper reporter, drunkard, play, actress
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Easiest Way about?
- A young actress seeks an engagement in New York but faces obstacles due to jealousy and politics. Her wealthy broker finances a production, demanding her best role. She resists, then moves to Denver for a stock engagement and falls in love with a newspaper writer.
- Who directed The Easiest Way?
- The Easiest Way was directed by Albert Capellani.
- Who stars in The Easiest Way?
- The Easiest Way stars Clara Kimball Young, Louise Bates, Joseph Kilgour, Rockliffe Fellowes, Cleo Desmond, George Stevens.
- How long is The Easiest Way?
- The Easiest Way has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is The Easiest Way?
- The Easiest Way is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Easiest Way produced?
- The Easiest Way was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Easiest Way?
- The themes of The Easiest Way include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Long Distance Love Kept Alive by Letters, Estranged Father's Letter and Fate.