Life's Whirlpool (1917)
Ethel Barrymore plays the wife of an abusive country squire. So nasty is her husband that he all but forces her to seek solace in the arms of her former sweetheart (played by Alan Hale in his leading-man period). Their clandestine relationship finally comes out in the open when the nasty husband is killed by his irate tenants.
Director: Lionel Barrymore
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: November 8, 1917
Cast
- Ethel Barrymore - Esther Carey
- Alan Hale - Dr. Henry Grey
- Paul Everton - B.J. Hendrix
- Ricca Allen - Ruth Martin
- Reginald Carrington - John Martin
- Frank Leigh - Dirk Kanset
- Walter Hiers - Fatty Holmes
- Harvey Bogart - Ezra Craddock
Screenplay
Production: Metro Pictures Corporation
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Lionel Barrymore
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Life's Whirlpool about?
- Ethel Barrymore plays the wife of an abusive country squire. So nasty is her husband that he all but forces her to seek solace in the arms of her former sweetheart (played by Alan Hale in his leading-man period). Their clandestine relationship finally comes out in the open when the nasty husband is killed by his irate tenants.
- Who directed Life's Whirlpool?
- Life's Whirlpool was directed by Lionel Barrymore.
- Who stars in Life's Whirlpool?
- Life's Whirlpool stars Ethel Barrymore, Alan Hale, Paul Everton, Ricca Allen, Reginald Carrington, Frank Leigh.
- 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.