The House Built Upon Sand (1916)
Evelyn Dare is a butterfly of fashion. David Westebrooke, her fiancé, is an altruist interested in sociology. He has made his home in the factory town of Oreville, where he works as factory manager. He takes her to their home in the factory town and there orders his housekeeper to take away her useless clothes and to supply those befitting the wife of a factory manager. Trouble lies ahead.....
Director: Edward Morrissey
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: December 31, 1916
Cast
- Lillian Gish - Evelyn Dare
- Roy Stewart - David Westebrooke
- William H. Brown - Samuel Stevens
- Bessie Buskirk - Josie
- Jack Brammall - Ted
- Josephine Crowell - Mrs. Shockley
- Kate Bruce - David's Housekeeper
Screenplay
- Mary H. O'Connor (Story)
Cinematography: Philip R. Du Bois
Production: Fine Arts Film Company
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film, fragment
More Films by Director: Edward Morrissey
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The House Built Upon Sand about?
- Evelyn Dare is a butterfly of fashion. David Westebrooke, her fiancé, is an altruist interested in sociology. He has made his home in the factory town of Oreville, where he works as factory manager. He takes her to their home in the factory town and there orders his housekeeper to take away her useless clothes and to supply those befitting the wife of a factory manager. Trouble lies ahead.....
- Who directed The House Built Upon Sand?
- The House Built Upon Sand was directed by Edward Morrissey.
- Who stars in The House Built Upon Sand?
- The House Built Upon Sand stars Lillian Gish, Roy Stewart, William H. Brown, Bessie Buskirk, Jack Brammall, Josephine Crowell.
- How long is The House Built Upon Sand?
- The House Built Upon Sand has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The House Built Upon Sand?
- The House Built Upon Sand is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was The House Built Upon Sand produced?
- The House Built Upon Sand was produced in United States of America.