The Blot (1921)
Professor Griggs, teaching at the college, doesn't get paid a living wage; his next door neighbor, successful shoemaker Olsen, has money and plentiful food, while the Griggses have hardly any. When the professor's rich student Phil West falls for beautiful Griggs daughter Amelia and also befriends the poor Reverend Gates (a young man who is also in love with Amelia), he observes the difference in his life and theirs and tries to help make a difference.
Cast
- Philip Hubbard - Prof. Andrew Theodore Griggs
- Margaret McWade - Mrs. Griggs
- Claire Windsor - Amelia Griggs
- Louis Calhern - Phil West
- Marie Walcamp - Juanita Claredon
- William H. O'Brien - College Student (uncredited)
- Gertrude Short - Neighbor Olsen's Daughter (uncredited)
- Larry Steers - Dinner Guest (uncredited)
Screenplay
Themes
Social Commentary and Reflection, Crushing Despair and the Void, Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class
Keywords
parent child relationship, professor, chicken, college, social commentary, neighbor, poverty, conscience, silent film, pride, immaturity, reverend, new car, woman director, rich man poor woman
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Blot about?
- Professor Griggs, teaching at the college, doesn't get paid a living wage; his next door neighbor, successful shoemaker Olsen, has money and plentiful food, while the Griggses have hardly any. When the professor's rich student Phil West falls for beautiful Griggs daughter Amelia and also befriends the poor Reverend Gates (a young man who is also in love with Amelia), he observes the difference in his life and theirs and tries to help make a difference.
- Who directed The Blot?
- The Blot was directed by Lois Weber.
- Who stars in The Blot?
- The Blot stars Philip Hubbard, Margaret McWade, Claire Windsor, Louis Calhern, Marie Walcamp, William H. O'Brien.
- How long is The Blot?
- The Blot has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is The Blot?
- The Blot is a Drama film.
- Where was The Blot produced?
- The Blot was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Blot?
- The themes of The Blot include: Social Commentary and Reflection, Crushing Despair and the Void, Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class.