The White Sin (1924)
Wealthy playboy Grant Van Gore means to have his way with his beautiful maid, the innocent Hattie Lou. He swears his love to the naive girl, and in an act so heinous as to defy belief, has the captain of his yacht perform a fake marriage ceremony. He ruins poor Hattie Lou, and then abandons her ashore the very next morning. A year later, the destitute girl and her starving baby are wandering the streets. When she sees a newspaper headline announcing that Grant has drowned at sea, Hattie Lou hatches a desperate plan for survival. She will present herself to the wealthy Van Gore's, who cannot fail to provide for their late son's widow and child!
Director: William A. Seiter
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 47 min
Release Date: February 24, 1924
Cast
- Madge Bellamy - Hattie Lou Harkness
- John Bowers - Grant Van Gore
- Francelia Billington - Grace Van Gore
- Hallam Cooley - Spencer Van Gore
- James Corrigan - Peter Van Gore
- Billy Bevan - Travers Dale
- Norris Johnson - Grace's Aunt
- Ethel Wales - Aunt Cynthia
- Otis Harlan - Judge Langley
- Myrtle Vane - Mrs. Van Gore
Screenplay
Production: Palmer Photoplay Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: William A. Seiter
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The White Sin about?
- Wealthy playboy Grant Van Gore means to have his way with his beautiful maid, the innocent Hattie Lou. He swears his love to the naive girl, and in an act so heinous as to defy belief, has the captain of his yacht perform a fake marriage ceremony. He ruins poor Hattie Lou, and then abandons her ashore the very next morning. A year later, the destitute girl and her starving baby are wandering the streets. When she sees a newspaper headline announcing that Grant has drowned at sea, Hattie Lou hatches a desperate plan for survival. She will present herself to the wealthy Van Gore's, who cannot fail to provide for their late son's widow and child!
- Who directed The White Sin?
- The White Sin was directed by William A. Seiter.
- Who stars in The White Sin?
- The White Sin stars Madge Bellamy, John Bowers, Francelia Billington, Hallam Cooley, James Corrigan, Billy Bevan.
- How long is The White Sin?
- The White Sin has a runtime of 47m (47 minutes).
- What genre is The White Sin?
- The White Sin is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The White Sin produced?
- The White Sin was produced in United States of America.