The World and the Woman (1916)
A striking story of the regeneration of a fallen woman through faith
In "The World and the Woman", Jeanne Eagels plays Mary, a prostitute (which is implied by her walking the streets and being hassled by policemen) who reluctantly takes a better position at a country lodge as a maid. In this woodland community, she attends church and the path to Salvation becomes clear to her. Through Mary's faith, the injured folk of the countryside are healed. However, her old employer, whose lustful advances she'd previously spurned, still has designs on her.
Director: Frank Lloyd, Eugene Moore
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 66 min
Release Date: November 18, 1916
Cast
- Jeanne Eagels - Mary - A Woman of the Streets
- Thomas A. Curran - James Palmer
- Grace DeCarlton - Mrs. Jim Rollins/ Bayliss
- Wayne Arey - Jim Rollins/ Bayliss
- Boyd Marshall - The Man/ Harry Bradley
- Carey L. Hastings - Anna Graham
- Ethelmary Oakland - Sunny
Screenplay
Editing: Jack Natteford, Martin G. Cohn
Production: Thanhouser Company, Candler Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
prostitution, faith healing
More Films by Director: Frank Lloyd, Eugene Moore
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The World and the Woman about?
- In "The World and the Woman", Jeanne Eagels plays Mary, a prostitute (which is implied by her walking the streets and being hassled by policemen) who reluctantly takes a better position at a country lodge as a maid. In this woodland community, she attends church and the path to Salvation becomes clear to her. Through Mary's faith, the injured folk of the countryside are healed. However, her old employer, whose lustful advances she'd previously spurned, still has designs on her.
- Who directed The World and the Woman?
- The World and the Woman was directed by Frank Lloyd, Eugene Moore.
- Who stars in The World and the Woman?
- The World and the Woman stars Jeanne Eagels, Thomas A. Curran, Grace DeCarlton, Wayne Arey, Boyd Marshall, Carey L. Hastings.
- How long is The World and the Woman?
- The World and the Woman has a runtime of 1h 6m (66 minutes).
- What genre is The World and the Woman?
- The World and the Woman is a Drama film.
- Where was The World and the Woman produced?
- The World and the Woman was produced in United States of America.