The Stepping Stone (1916)
Layabout Al Beresford is in a position of responsible in the brokerage film he works in only because of his smart and self-sacrificing wife Mary. While he dawdles and wastes his time she works behind the scenes to complete his work in order to save his position. One day when Al is out wandering Mary delivers important documents she's completed to Wall Street broker Elihu Jasper. He in turn is charmed by her and offers Al a job, though he recognizes his worthlessness. Jasper offers him many tips and with Mary's support Al prospers. Foolishly not realizing it is due to the work of others Al leaves Mary and is soon ruined, taking desperate measures he frees Mary to enjoy a life with Elihu.
Director: Reginald Barker, Thomas H. Ince
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: March 27, 1916
Cast
- Frank Keenan - Elihu Knowland
- Mary Boland - Mary Beresford
- Robert McKim - Al Beresford
- Margaret Thompson - Flora Alden
- Joseph J. Dowling - W. B. Prescott
- J. Barney Sherry - Horatio Wells
Screenplay
Production: Kay-Bee Pictures, Triangle Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Reginald Barker, Thomas H. Ince
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Stepping Stone about?
- Layabout Al Beresford is in a position of responsible in the brokerage film he works in only because of his smart and self-sacrificing wife Mary. While he dawdles and wastes his time she works behind the scenes to complete his work in order to save his position. One day when Al is out wandering Mary delivers important documents she's completed to Wall Street broker Elihu Jasper. He in turn is charmed by her and offers Al a job, though he recognizes his worthlessness. Jasper offers him many tips and with Mary's support Al prospers. Foolishly not realizing it is due to the work of others Al leaves Mary and is soon ruined, taking desperate measures he frees Mary to enjoy a life with Elihu.
- Who directed The Stepping Stone?
- The Stepping Stone was directed by Reginald Barker, Thomas H. Ince.
- Who stars in The Stepping Stone?
- The Stepping Stone stars Frank Keenan, Mary Boland, Robert McKim, Margaret Thompson, Joseph J. Dowling, J. Barney Sherry.
- How long is The Stepping Stone?
- The Stepping Stone has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Stepping Stone?
- The Stepping Stone is a Drama film.
- Where was The Stepping Stone produced?
- The Stepping Stone was produced in United States of America.