Outcast (1917)
Miriam Gibson is seduced by a handsome adventurer who then abandons her and their child to marry for money. Penniless she becomes a prostitute to care for her child but when the baby dies a hopeless Miriam goes to London becoming the housekeeper and eventual mistress of barrister Geoffrey Sherwood. Jilted by his fiancée Valentine, who likewise married for money, Sherwood has become an alcoholic. As Miriam and Geoffrey grow closer, she hopes for marriage, but when an unhappy Valentine begins to trifle with Geoffrey, he responds and discards Miriam until he realizes Valentine’s shallowness versus Miriam's kindness and consideration for others. They marry in a little Scottish kirk, and sail for Buenos Aires to begin a new life.
Director: Dell Henderson
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: September 10, 1917
Cast
- Anna Murdock - Miriam Gibson
- David Powell - Geoffrey Sherwood
- Catherine Calvert - Valentine
- Herbert Ayling - Mr. Guest
- Richard Hatteras - Hugh
- Jules Raucourt - Tony
- Reginald Carrington - Lord Moreland
- Kate Sergeantson - Mrs. Guest
- H. Ashton Tonge - Taylor
- V.L. Granville - Gerald
Screenplay
- Hubert Henry Davies (Screenplay)
- Anthony Paul Kelly (Scenario Writer)
Production: Empire All Star Corp
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Dell Henderson
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Outcast about?
- Miriam Gibson is seduced by a handsome adventurer who then abandons her and their child to marry for money. Penniless she becomes a prostitute to care for her child but when the baby dies a hopeless Miriam goes to London becoming the housekeeper and eventual mistress of barrister Geoffrey Sherwood. Jilted by his fiancée Valentine, who likewise married for money, Sherwood has become an alcoholic. As Miriam and Geoffrey grow closer, she hopes for marriage, but when an unhappy Valentine begins to trifle with Geoffrey, he responds and discards Miriam until he realizes Valentine’s shallowness versus Miriam's kindness and consideration for others. They marry in a little Scottish kirk, and sail for Buenos Aires to begin a new life.
- Who directed Outcast?
- Outcast was directed by Dell Henderson.
- Who stars in Outcast?
- Outcast stars Anna Murdock, David Powell, Catherine Calvert, Herbert Ayling, Richard Hatteras, Jules Raucourt.
- How long is Outcast?
- Outcast has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Outcast?
- Outcast is a Drama film.
- Where was Outcast produced?
- Outcast was produced in United States of America.