The Backslider (1914)
A young widow and her baby find refuge with a miserly backslider after being evicted. While the miser is away, criminals invade, mistreating the mother. The miser returns, pleading for their safety, and upon their rescue, his adoption of the baby reveals his true Christian nature, despite his church absence.
Director: J. Farrell MacDonald
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: September 14, 1914
Cast
- Irene Howley - The Widow
- Claude Cooper - The Miser
- Alfred Paget - The Jailbird
- Kate Toncray - The Old Maid
Production: Biograph Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: J. Farrell MacDonald
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Backslider about?
- A young widow and her baby find refuge with a miserly backslider after being evicted. While the miser is away, criminals invade, mistreating the mother. The miser returns, pleading for their safety, and upon their rescue, his adoption of the baby reveals his true Christian nature, despite his church absence.
- Who directed The Backslider?
- The Backslider was directed by J. Farrell MacDonald.
- Who stars in The Backslider?
- The Backslider stars Irene Howley, Claude Cooper, Alfred Paget, Kate Toncray.
- How long is The Backslider?
- The Backslider has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is The Backslider?
- The Backslider is a Drama film.
- Where was The Backslider produced?
- The Backslider was produced in United States of America.