Environment (1917)
In their small-minded New England village Liz and her alcoholic father are rejected by the townspeople. When the new minister, Henry Penfield, comes to town he is attracted to Liz. Also arriving on the same train is young artist Arnold Brice. He takes a fancy to the prettiest girl in town, Mildred Holcombe who is the daughter of a deacon of the church. Mildred and Arnold fall in love, but her brother Arthur threatens to kill the artist if he finds them together. Heedless of Arthur's threats, Mildred goes to Arnold's studio, however Liz sees Arthur following and runs to the studio to warn them. Upon Arthur arrival Liz makes it seem it was she having an affair with Arnold. The deacons plan to banish Liz but Henry discovers the truth, resigns and announces his engagement to Liz.
Cast
- Mary Miles Minter - Liz Simpkins
- George Fisher - Henry Pennfield
- Harvey Clark - John Simppkins
- George Periolat - David Holcombe
- Margaret Shelby - Mildred Holcombe
- Gayne Whitman - Arnold Brice
- Lucille Ward - Mrs. Bloom
- John Vosper - Reuben
- Emma Kluge - Mrs. Holcombe
- Arthur Howard - Arthur Holcombe
Screenplay
Keywords
lost film
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Environment about?
- In their small-minded New England village Liz and her alcoholic father are rejected by the townspeople. When the new minister, Henry Penfield, comes to town he is attracted to Liz. Also arriving on the same train is young artist Arnold Brice. He takes a fancy to the prettiest girl in town, Mildred Holcombe who is the daughter of a deacon of the church. Mildred and Arnold fall in love, but her brother Arthur threatens to kill the artist if he finds them together. Heedless of Arthur's threats, Mildred goes to Arnold's studio, however Liz sees Arthur following and runs to the studio to warn them. Upon Arthur arrival Liz makes it seem it was she having an affair with Arnold. The deacons plan to banish Liz but Henry discovers the truth, resigns and announces his engagement to Liz.
- Who directed Environment?
- Environment was directed by James Kirkwood.
- Who stars in Environment?
- Environment stars Mary Miles Minter, George Fisher, Harvey Clark, George Periolat, Margaret Shelby, Gayne Whitman.
- How long is Environment?
- Environment has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Environment?
- Environment is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Environment produced?
- Environment was produced in United States of America.