The Price of Pride (1917)
Madge Black witnesses her best friend Nan Westland, kissing her husband, successful lawyer Jeffrey Arnold Black, a successful lawyer, and orders Nan from the house. Angered by her refusal to let him explain, Jeffrey leaves his wife and son David, Jeffrey meets Nan on a westbound train. Though he does not love her he offers his protection and the next year they welcome a son, William. Nan pleads with him to divorce Madge and marry her for the sake of their son, but he will refuse. Distraught, she marries Ben Richardson, a client of Jeffrey's client, leaving their son behind. Twenty years pass with David becoming a responsible adult while half-brother William now known as “Rodeo” becomes the leader of a lawless band of robbers. Meanwhile Ben Richardson and Nan have become owners of Chanceland, a gambling-house in Colorado and it is there that things reach a climax between the near identical brothers.
Cast
- Carlyle Blackwell - David
- June Elvidge - Nan Westland
- Frank Mills - Jeffrey Arnold Black
- Evelyn Greeley - Kathleen May
- George MacQuarrie - Ben Richardson
- Charles W. Charles - Judge Endicott
- Pinna Nesbit - Madge Endicott Black
Screenplay
- Milton Nobles (Story)
Keywords
lost film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Price of Pride about?
- Madge Black witnesses her best friend Nan Westland, kissing her husband, successful lawyer Jeffrey Arnold Black, a successful lawyer, and orders Nan from the house. Angered by her refusal to let him explain, Jeffrey leaves his wife and son David, Jeffrey meets Nan on a westbound train. Though he does not love her he offers his protection and the next year they welcome a son, William. Nan pleads with him to divorce Madge and marry her for the sake of their son, but he will refuse. Distraught, she marries Ben Richardson, a client of Jeffrey's client, leaving their son behind. Twenty years pass with David becoming a responsible adult while half-brother William now known as “Rodeo” becomes the leader of a lawless band of robbers. Meanwhile Ben Richardson and Nan have become owners of Chanceland, a gambling-house in Colorado and it is there that things reach a climax between the near identical brothers.
- Who directed The Price of Pride?
- The Price of Pride was directed by Harley Knoles.
- Who stars in The Price of Pride?
- The Price of Pride stars Carlyle Blackwell, June Elvidge, Frank Mills, Evelyn Greeley, George MacQuarrie, Charles W. Charles.
- How long is The Price of Pride?
- The Price of Pride has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Price of Pride?
- The Price of Pride is a Western film.
- Where was The Price of Pride produced?
- The Price of Pride was produced in United States of America.