Fires of Rebellion (1917)
Madge Garvey (Dorothy Phillips) works in a shoe factory. Her father Joe (Richard de la Reno) is a drunk who beats his wife (Alice May Youss), and her sister Helen (Belle Bennett) has repeated the pattern by marrying Dan Mallory (Edward Brady). The new foreman, John Blake (William Stowell), fires Mallory. Mallory attacks him, but because of his alcohol abuse, his heart gives out and he dies. Blake asks Joe for Madge's hand, and he accepts for her. Madge longs for something better, when Cora, a former stenographer from the company (Golda Madden), writes her from the big city.
Director: Ida May Park
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: July 2, 1917
Cast
- Dorothy Phillips - Madge Garvey
- William Stowell - John Blake
- Lon Chaney - Russell Hanlon
- Belle Bennett - Helen Mallory
- Golda Madden - Cora Hayes
- Alice May Youse - Mrs. Garvey
- Ed Brady - Dan Mallory
- Dick La Reno - Joe Garvey (as Richard La Reno)
Screenplay
Cinematography: King D. Gray
Production: Bluebird Photoplays
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Themes
Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Addiction and Recovery
Keywords
factory, alcoholism, big city, lost film
More Films by Director: Ida May Park
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fires of Rebellion about?
- Madge Garvey (Dorothy Phillips) works in a shoe factory. Her father Joe (Richard de la Reno) is a drunk who beats his wife (Alice May Youss), and her sister Helen (Belle Bennett) has repeated the pattern by marrying Dan Mallory (Edward Brady). The new foreman, John Blake (William Stowell), fires Mallory. Mallory attacks him, but because of his alcohol abuse, his heart gives out and he dies. Blake asks Joe for Madge's hand, and he accepts for her. Madge longs for something better, when Cora, a former stenographer from the company (Golda Madden), writes her from the big city.
- Who directed Fires of Rebellion?
- Fires of Rebellion was directed by Ida May Park.
- Who stars in Fires of Rebellion?
- Fires of Rebellion stars Dorothy Phillips, William Stowell, Lon Chaney, Belle Bennett, Golda Madden, Alice May Youse.
- How long is Fires of Rebellion?
- Fires of Rebellion has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Fires of Rebellion?
- Fires of Rebellion is a Drama film.
- Where was Fires of Rebellion produced?
- Fires of Rebellion was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Fires of Rebellion?
- The themes of Fires of Rebellion include: Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Addiction and Recovery.