Life's Whirlpool (1916)

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Eight years before the release of Erich Von Stroheim's Greed, Frank Norris's 1899 novel McTeague was adapted to the screen by World Film. The basic story pretty much follows the book: McTeague (Holbrook Blinn) is a coarse young man who becomes a dentist, after a fashion. He is rivals for the hand of Trina Sieppe (Fania Marinoff) with his pal Marcus Schuller (Walter Green). McTeague weds her and she wins the lottery. But she refuses to let go of the money, and her miserly attitude destroys the marriage.

Director: Barry O'Neil
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
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Production: William A. Brady Picture Plays
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Barry O'Neil
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Life's Whirlpool about?
Eight years before the release of Erich Von Stroheim's Greed, Frank Norris's 1899 novel McTeague was adapted to the screen by World Film. The basic story pretty much follows the book: McTeague (Holbrook Blinn) is a coarse young man who becomes a dentist, after a fashion. He is rivals for the hand of Trina Sieppe (Fania Marinoff) with his pal Marcus Schuller (Walter Green). McTeague weds her and she wins the lottery. But she refuses to let go of the money, and her miserly attitude destroys the marriage.
Who directed Life's Whirlpool?
Life's Whirlpool was directed by Barry O'Neil.
Who stars in Life's Whirlpool?
Life's Whirlpool stars Holbrook Blinn, Walter Greene, Fania Marinoff, Philip Robson, Rosemary Dean, Eleanor Blanchard.
How long is Life's Whirlpool?
Life's Whirlpool has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is Life's Whirlpool?
Life's Whirlpool is a Drama film.
Where was Life's Whirlpool produced?
Life's Whirlpool was produced in United States of America.