The Profligate (1916)
Young lawyer Richard Potter and Irene Roberts are secretly engaged but Irene’s social climbing mother wants her to marry a wealthy man. To that end she schemes with banker David Winters to break up Richard and Irene and pair her with Winters profligate son Gerald Winters. They succeed temporarily but Gerald is a violent drunk who runs with a fast crowd and eventually ends up charged with murder. Though innocent Gerald has been well framed and faces the gallows until Irene appeals to Richard, now the District Attorney, for aid. At the eleventh hour a confession saves Richard, allowing Richard and Irene to reunite.
Director: Tom Ricketts
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 21 min
Release Date: May 11, 1916
Cast
- Edward Coxen - Richard Potter
- Winifred Greenwood - Irene Roberts
- George Field - Gerald Winters
- Louise Lester - Mrs. Roberts
- George Webb - Sam Murdock
- Charles Newton - Dan Lee
- Jimsy Maye - Polly Lee
- Dick La Reno - David Winters
- James L. McGee - Tom Mason
Screenplay
- C.B. Hoadley (Scenario Writer)
Production: American Film Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Tom Ricketts
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Profligate about?
- Young lawyer Richard Potter and Irene Roberts are secretly engaged but Irene’s social climbing mother wants her to marry a wealthy man. To that end she schemes with banker David Winters to break up Richard and Irene and pair her with Winters profligate son Gerald Winters. They succeed temporarily but Gerald is a violent drunk who runs with a fast crowd and eventually ends up charged with murder. Though innocent Gerald has been well framed and faces the gallows until Irene appeals to Richard, now the District Attorney, for aid. At the eleventh hour a confession saves Richard, allowing Richard and Irene to reunite.
- Who directed The Profligate?
- The Profligate was directed by Tom Ricketts.
- Who stars in The Profligate?
- The Profligate stars Edward Coxen, Winifred Greenwood, George Field, Louise Lester, George Webb, Charles Newton.
- How long is The Profligate?
- The Profligate has a runtime of 21m (21 minutes).
- What genre is The Profligate?
- The Profligate is a Drama film.
- Where was The Profligate produced?
- The Profligate was produced in United States of America.