The Lost Paradise (1914)
Unknown to Reuben Warren, the foreman of an ironworks, his invention, the volta-dynamo, was stolen years earlier by his employer, Knowlton, and is the foundation for the iron magnate's financial empire. Reuben is in love with Knowlton's daughter Margaret, who is engaged to Ralph Standish, the son of Reuben's deceased mentor. A strike against inhumane working conditions at the mill coincides with the discovery of Knowlton's theft by Reuben, who confronts the employer with proof of his treachery. Margaret later breaks her engagement to Ralph and proclaims her love for Reuben. As Margaret's husband, Reuben now owns half of the mill and gladly meets the strikers' demands. -From TCM.com Database, powered by the AFI.
Director: J. Searle Dawley
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date: September 1, 1914
Cast
- H.B. Warner - Reuben Warren
- Catherine Carter - Margaret Knowlton
- Mark Price - Andrew Knowlton
- Arthur Hoops - Ralph Standish
- Rita Stan - Nell
- Amy Summers - 'Cinders' (as Amy Sumers)
- Phil Tead - Billy Hopkins (as Phillips Tead)
- Trixie Jennery - Kate
- Wellington A. Playter - Schwartz
- Augustus Balfour - Joe Barrett (as August Balfour)
Screenplay
Cinematography: H. Lyman Broening, Harry Leslie Keepers
Production: Famous Players Film Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: J. Searle Dawley
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Lost Paradise about?
- Unknown to Reuben Warren, the foreman of an ironworks, his invention, the volta-dynamo, was stolen years earlier by his employer, Knowlton, and is the foundation for the iron magnate's financial empire. Reuben is in love with Knowlton's daughter Margaret, who is engaged to Ralph Standish, the son of Reuben's deceased mentor. A strike against inhumane working conditions at the mill coincides with the discovery of Knowlton's theft by Reuben, who confronts the employer with proof of his treachery. Margaret later breaks her engagement to Ralph and proclaims her love for Reuben. As Margaret's husband, Reuben now owns half of the mill and gladly meets the strikers' demands. -From TCM.com Database, powered by the AFI.
- Who directed The Lost Paradise?
- The Lost Paradise was directed by J. Searle Dawley.
- Who stars in The Lost Paradise?
- The Lost Paradise stars H.B. Warner, Catherine Carter, Mark Price, Arthur Hoops, Rita Stan, Amy Summers.
- How long is The Lost Paradise?
- The Lost Paradise has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- What genre is The Lost Paradise?
- The Lost Paradise is a Drama film.
- Where was The Lost Paradise produced?
- The Lost Paradise was produced in United States of America.