The Failure (1911)
A man loses his business and his fiancée, and drifts into the saloons. There he meets a similarly-downtrodden young woman. She works behind the scenes to help him recover his life, and eventually he realizes how steadfast she is.
Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: December 7, 1911
Cast
- Wilfred Lucas - The Clerk
- Dorothy Bernard - The Woman
- Lily Cahill - The Clerk's Fiancée
- Edwin August - The Woman's Sweetheart
- Grace Henderson - The Fiancée's Mother
- Adolph Lestina - The Bank Manager
- Donald Crisp - Bank Employee
- J. Jiquel Lanoe - Bank Employee
- J. Waltham - Tavern Owner
Screenplay
Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: D.W. Griffith
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Failure about?
- A man loses his business and his fiancée, and drifts into the saloons. There he meets a similarly-downtrodden young woman. She works behind the scenes to help him recover his life, and eventually he realizes how steadfast she is.
- Who directed The Failure?
- The Failure was directed by D.W. Griffith.
- Who stars in The Failure?
- The Failure stars Wilfred Lucas, Dorothy Bernard, Lily Cahill, Edwin August, Grace Henderson, Adolph Lestina.
- How long is The Failure?
- The Failure has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is The Failure?
- The Failure is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Failure produced?
- The Failure was produced in United States of America.