Shame (1917)
The photoplay of the hour, a story of the World's Unjust Condemnation.
John Grey enlists when the Spanish-American War begins, not knowing that his sweetheart Mary is pregnant and then perishes before they can legalize their union. When Mary dies, her daughter Little Mary is taken into an orphanage and adopted by Peters, a cruel farmer who turns her into a slave. Befriended by Seppe, a hunchback farmhand of similar parentage, young Mary escapes to the city where she finds work at a hospital run by Dr. Strong. She falls in love with Strong's son Donald when he learns that she is illegitimate, he backs out of the engagement.
Director: John W. Noble
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: December 1, 1917
Cast
- Zena Keefe - Mary McDavitt
- Lionel Belmore - Peters
- Joyce Fair - Society Girl
- Niles Welch - Donald Strong
- John Davidson - Cabaret Dancer
- Paul Doucet - Seppe
- Jack Dunn - Dr. Strong
- Fred Stall - Mary's Father
- Dell Boone
- James McArdale - Curious Sheep
Screenplay
- John W. Noble (Scenario Writer)
Production: Duplex Films Inc., John W. Noble Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John W. Noble
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shame about?
- John Grey enlists when the Spanish-American War begins, not knowing that his sweetheart Mary is pregnant and then perishes before they can legalize their union. When Mary dies, her daughter Little Mary is taken into an orphanage and adopted by Peters, a cruel farmer who turns her into a slave. Befriended by Seppe, a hunchback farmhand of similar parentage, young Mary escapes to the city where she finds work at a hospital run by Dr. Strong. She falls in love with Strong's son Donald when he learns that she is illegitimate, he backs out of the engagement.
- Who directed Shame?
- Shame was directed by John W. Noble.
- Who stars in Shame?
- Shame stars Zena Keefe, Lionel Belmore, Joyce Fair, Niles Welch, John Davidson, Paul Doucet.
- How long is Shame?
- Shame has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Shame?
- Shame is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Shame produced?
- Shame was produced in United States of America.