The Fear of Poverty (1916)
When her husband Jim strikes it rich, Grace, who has had a lifelong fear of poverty, strictly raises her daughter Florence to accept only luxury. When Florence is old enough to have suitors, she quickly rejects penniless artist Durland and marries rich playboy Alfred Griffin, but soon learns that he is an unfaithful spendthrift, so they soon become bitter enemies. In a final effort to ruin Florence's life, Alfred neatly arranges evidence to make her look like his murderer, then commits suicide, but the butler saw everything and is able to clear Florence of this charge; afterward she rushes to Durland and they plan to get married.
Director: Frederick Sullivan
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: September 10, 1916
Cast
- Florence La Badie - Grace Lane
- George Marlo - John Durand
- Robert Vaughn - Jim Lane
- Ethyle Cooke - Betty Alsted
- Edwin Stanley - Alfred Griffin
- Tula Belle - Child
Screenplay
- Agnes Christine Johnston (Scenario Writer)
Production: Thanhouser Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Frederick Sullivan
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fear of Poverty about?
- When her husband Jim strikes it rich, Grace, who has had a lifelong fear of poverty, strictly raises her daughter Florence to accept only luxury. When Florence is old enough to have suitors, she quickly rejects penniless artist Durland and marries rich playboy Alfred Griffin, but soon learns that he is an unfaithful spendthrift, so they soon become bitter enemies. In a final effort to ruin Florence's life, Alfred neatly arranges evidence to make her look like his murderer, then commits suicide, but the butler saw everything and is able to clear Florence of this charge; afterward she rushes to Durland and they plan to get married.
- Who directed The Fear of Poverty?
- The Fear of Poverty was directed by Frederick Sullivan.
- Who stars in The Fear of Poverty?
- The Fear of Poverty stars Florence La Badie, George Marlo, Robert Vaughn, Ethyle Cooke, Edwin Stanley, Tula Belle.
- How long is The Fear of Poverty?
- The Fear of Poverty has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Fear of Poverty?
- The Fear of Poverty is a Drama film.
- Where was The Fear of Poverty produced?
- The Fear of Poverty was produced in United States of America.