Vengeance Is Mine (1917)
Ruined by a powerful financial ring, Farrington commits suicide, after which his daughter Paula vows to take vengeance in her own hands and hunt the man behind the ring. At a house party, Paula meets Dr. Smith, who falls in love with her, but a misunderstanding separates them. Unsuccessful in locating the man but knowing that papers in the house of Van Brunt, one of the ring members, will identify the leader, Paula secures the papers with the aid of Old Bill Fitch, a reformed burglar. To her horror, she discovers that the man is Dr. Smith's father. Paula relinquishes vengeance for love, and Dr. Smith's father, realizing the error of his ways, agrees to make reparations.
Director: Frank Hall Crane
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: December 16, 1917
Cast
- Irene Castle - Paula Farrington
- Frank Sheridan - Peter Van Brunt
- Helene Chadwick - Marion De Long
- Elliott Dexter - Dr. Smith
- Reginald Mason
- Ethel Grey Terry
- Frank Monroe
- Julia Stuart
- Edward Hoyt
- Fred Tiden
Screenplay
- John A. Moroso (Novel)
- Howard Irving Young (Scenario Writer)
Cinematography: Arthur C. Miller, Harry Wood
Production: Astra Film
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Frank Hall Crane
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Vengeance Is Mine about?
- Ruined by a powerful financial ring, Farrington commits suicide, after which his daughter Paula vows to take vengeance in her own hands and hunt the man behind the ring. At a house party, Paula meets Dr. Smith, who falls in love with her, but a misunderstanding separates them. Unsuccessful in locating the man but knowing that papers in the house of Van Brunt, one of the ring members, will identify the leader, Paula secures the papers with the aid of Old Bill Fitch, a reformed burglar. To her horror, she discovers that the man is Dr. Smith's father. Paula relinquishes vengeance for love, and Dr. Smith's father, realizing the error of his ways, agrees to make reparations.
- Who directed Vengeance Is Mine?
- Vengeance Is Mine was directed by Frank Hall Crane.
- Who stars in Vengeance Is Mine?
- Vengeance Is Mine stars Irene Castle, Frank Sheridan, Helene Chadwick, Elliott Dexter, Reginald Mason, Ethel Grey Terry.
- How long is Vengeance Is Mine?
- Vengeance Is Mine has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Vengeance Is Mine?
- Vengeance Is Mine is a Drama film.
- Where was Vengeance Is Mine produced?
- Vengeance Is Mine was produced in United States of America.