The Clean Heart (1924)
Newspaper editor and successful novelist Philip Wriford suffers a mental breakdown from overwork and worry over having to support orphaned children. To get away from the "other self" he imagines is following him, he wanders into the country and befriends Puddlebox, a philosophical tramp, who sacrifices his own life to save Philip. While recovering in a hospital, he meets Essie who eventually restores him to health and happiness. A lost film.
Director: J. Stuart Blackton
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: September 15, 1924
Cast
- Percy Marmont - Philip Wriford
- Otis Harlan - Puddlebox
- Marguerite De La Motte - Essie Bickers
- Andrew Arbuckle - Bickers
- Martha Petelle - Mrs. Bickers
- Violet La Plante - Brida
Screenplay
Production: Vitagraph Company of America
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: J. Stuart Blackton
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Clean Heart about?
- Newspaper editor and successful novelist Philip Wriford suffers a mental breakdown from overwork and worry over having to support orphaned children. To get away from the "other self" he imagines is following him, he wanders into the country and befriends Puddlebox, a philosophical tramp, who sacrifices his own life to save Philip. While recovering in a hospital, he meets Essie who eventually restores him to health and happiness. A lost film.
- Who directed The Clean Heart?
- The Clean Heart was directed by J. Stuart Blackton.
- Who stars in The Clean Heart?
- The Clean Heart stars Percy Marmont, Otis Harlan, Marguerite De La Motte, Andrew Arbuckle, Martha Petelle, Violet La Plante.
- How long is The Clean Heart?
- The Clean Heart has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is The Clean Heart?
- The Clean Heart is a Drama film.
- Where was The Clean Heart produced?
- The Clean Heart was produced in United States of America.