The Silver Slave (1927)
Bernice Randall, who has forsaken the love of her sweetheart, Tom Richards, to marry for wealth, turns down Richards' proposal after the death of her husband, and she is denounced by him as a slave to silver. Lavishing the greater part of her fortune on her daughter, Janet, Bernice determines to give her the advantages she herself lacked. Despite her mother's disapproval, Janet scorns the affection of Larry Martin, a life-long friend, after meeting Philip Caldwell, a wealthy sophisticate. Worried over Janet's growing attachment to Philip, Bernice determines to win Caldwell from her daughter, and in a confrontation involving the girl and Richards, now a millionaire, Janet is disillusioned in her mother and Caldwell. Learning of her mother's sacrifice, Janet forgives her and finds happiness with Larry.
Cast
- Irene Rich - Bernice Randall
- Audrey Ferris - Janet Randall
- Holmes Herbert - Tom Richards
- John Miljan - Philip Caldwell
- Carroll Nye - Larry Martin
- Patty Falkenstein - Little Janet
Screenplay
Keywords
lost film
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Silver Slave about?
- Bernice Randall, who has forsaken the love of her sweetheart, Tom Richards, to marry for wealth, turns down Richards' proposal after the death of her husband, and she is denounced by him as a slave to silver. Lavishing the greater part of her fortune on her daughter, Janet, Bernice determines to give her the advantages she herself lacked. Despite her mother's disapproval, Janet scorns the affection of Larry Martin, a life-long friend, after meeting Philip Caldwell, a wealthy sophisticate. Worried over Janet's growing attachment to Philip, Bernice determines to win Caldwell from her daughter, and in a confrontation involving the girl and Richards, now a millionaire, Janet is disillusioned in her mother and Caldwell. Learning of her mother's sacrifice, Janet forgives her and finds happiness with Larry.
- Who directed The Silver Slave?
- The Silver Slave was directed by Howard Bretherton.
- Who stars in The Silver Slave?
- The Silver Slave stars Irene Rich, Audrey Ferris, Holmes Herbert, John Miljan, Carroll Nye, Patty Falkenstein.
- How long is The Silver Slave?
- The Silver Slave has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is The Silver Slave?
- The Silver Slave is a Drama film.
- Where was The Silver Slave produced?
- The Silver Slave was produced in United States of America.