A Gutter Magdalene (1916)
A Throbbing Story with a theme portraying a woman's triumph of redemption.
Maida Carrington goes to the city with gambler Jack Morgan but flees after witnessing him stealing money from Steve Boyce. Joining the Salvation Army, she meets a now destitute Steve in need of help. In time they fall in love and Steve proposes, but Maida feels guilt that her past association caused his downfall. She determines to find Morgan and reclaim Steve’s money, but when she does, he refuses, and a struggle follows resulting in Maida accidentally shooting Morgan with his own gun. The sheriff, aware of the gambler reputation, releases her and she and Steve marry.
Director: George Melford
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: June 4, 1916
Cast
- Fannie Ward - Maida Carrington
- Jack Dean - Steve Boyce
- Charles West - Jack Morgan
- William Elmer - Halpin
- Robert N. Bradbury - Sheriff Barrett
- James Neill - Goodwin
- Lucien Littlefield
- Gertrude Kellar - Helen
Screenplay
- Willard Mack (Story)
- Clinton Stagg (Scenario Writer)
Cinematography: Percy Hilburn
Production: Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Gutter Magdalene about?
- Maida Carrington goes to the city with gambler Jack Morgan but flees after witnessing him stealing money from Steve Boyce. Joining the Salvation Army, she meets a now destitute Steve in need of help. In time they fall in love and Steve proposes, but Maida feels guilt that her past association caused his downfall. She determines to find Morgan and reclaim Steve’s money, but when she does, he refuses, and a struggle follows resulting in Maida accidentally shooting Morgan with his own gun. The sheriff, aware of the gambler reputation, releases her and she and Steve marry.
- Who directed A Gutter Magdalene?
- A Gutter Magdalene was directed by George Melford.
- Who stars in A Gutter Magdalene?
- A Gutter Magdalene stars Fannie Ward, Jack Dean, Charles West, William Elmer, Robert N. Bradbury, James Neill.
- How long is A Gutter Magdalene?
- A Gutter Magdalene has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is A Gutter Magdalene?
- A Gutter Magdalene is a Drama film.
- Where was A Gutter Magdalene produced?
- A Gutter Magdalene was produced in United States of America.