The Social Leper (1917)
A clairvoyant warns divorcée Adrienne Van Couver to beware of Robert Warren, whom she has spurned. The warning comes true after Adrienne's ex-husband, John Dean, meets Warren, an old friend, and tells him the story of his marriage to Adrienne. He tells how her frivolity and malice caused both the death of their only child, and after their divorce John’s romance with Lorraine Barkley who left him for lawyer Henry Armstrong. Enraged by Adrienne's treachery, Warren goes to her apartment and kills her. Dean arrives after Warren has fled and is arrested for the murder. Believing that Dean is innocent, Lorraine persuades Armstrong to defend him. After a last-minute confession by John is cleared.
Director: Harley Knoles
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: March 19, 1917
Cast
- Carlyle Blackwell - John Dean
- June Elvidge - Adrienne Van Couver
- Arthur Ashley - Robert Warren
- Evelyn Greeley - Lorrainne Barkely
- George MacQuarrie - Henry Armstrong
- Muriel Ostriche
- Isabel Berwin - Mrs. Stephen Barkley
- Eugenie Woodward - Mrs. Dean
- Edna Whistler - Madame Melvina
Screenplay
- Florence Bolles (Story)
- Frances Marion
Cinematography: Arthur Edeson
Production: Peerless Productions, World Film
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
silent film, lost film
More Films by Director: Harley Knoles
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Social Leper about?
- A clairvoyant warns divorcée Adrienne Van Couver to beware of Robert Warren, whom she has spurned. The warning comes true after Adrienne's ex-husband, John Dean, meets Warren, an old friend, and tells him the story of his marriage to Adrienne. He tells how her frivolity and malice caused both the death of their only child, and after their divorce John’s romance with Lorraine Barkley who left him for lawyer Henry Armstrong. Enraged by Adrienne's treachery, Warren goes to her apartment and kills her. Dean arrives after Warren has fled and is arrested for the murder. Believing that Dean is innocent, Lorraine persuades Armstrong to defend him. After a last-minute confession by John is cleared.
- Who directed The Social Leper?
- The Social Leper was directed by Harley Knoles.
- Who stars in The Social Leper?
- The Social Leper stars Carlyle Blackwell, June Elvidge, Arthur Ashley, Evelyn Greeley, George MacQuarrie, Muriel Ostriche.
- How long is The Social Leper?
- The Social Leper has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Social Leper?
- The Social Leper is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was The Social Leper produced?
- The Social Leper was produced in United States of America.