The Debt (1917)
A reception in their small village in celebration of the Count’s daughter Ann’s engagement to Baron Moreno is disrupted by the news that a mine in which the whole village has invested is worthless. Having persuaded the townspeople to invest their savings in the venture, the Count commits suicide, and the baron jilts the now-destitute Ann. Bereft Ann marries American promoter Slater, moving to the United States in hopes of earning enough to pay off her father's debts and the couple have a child. However, the baron follows Ann, raping her. Slater's jealous mother uses this opportunity to break up their marriage. Ordered from the house Ann has no option but to turn to the baron for sanctuary. Slater attempting a reconciliation for their child’s sake tracks her to the baron house where a fight occurs with both men being mortally wounded. Ann returns to her child; finds her mother-in-law repentant, and the three return to France to repay the debt.
Cast
- Marjorie Rambeau - Countess Ann
- Paul Everton - John Slater
- Anne Sutherland - Slater's Mother
- Agnes Ayres - The Girl
- Robert Elliott
- Henry Warwick - Count
- T. Jerome Lawler - Baron Moreno
- Nadia Gary - Ann's Daughter
Screenplay
Keywords
lost film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Debt about?
- A reception in their small village in celebration of the Count’s daughter Ann’s engagement to Baron Moreno is disrupted by the news that a mine in which the whole village has invested is worthless. Having persuaded the townspeople to invest their savings in the venture, the Count commits suicide, and the baron jilts the now-destitute Ann. Bereft Ann marries American promoter Slater, moving to the United States in hopes of earning enough to pay off her father's debts and the couple have a child. However, the baron follows Ann, raping her. Slater's jealous mother uses this opportunity to break up their marriage. Ordered from the house Ann has no option but to turn to the baron for sanctuary. Slater attempting a reconciliation for their child’s sake tracks her to the baron house where a fight occurs with both men being mortally wounded. Ann returns to her child; finds her mother-in-law repentant, and the three return to France to repay the debt.
- Who directed The Debt?
- The Debt was directed by Frank Powell.
- Who stars in The Debt?
- The Debt stars Marjorie Rambeau, Paul Everton, Anne Sutherland, Agnes Ayres, Robert Elliott, Henry Warwick.
- How long is The Debt?
- The Debt has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Debt?
- The Debt is a Drama film.
- Where was The Debt produced?
- The Debt was produced in United States of America.