Sweet Alyssum (1915)
The story of a girl whose mother loved luxury more than honor and the havoc it wrought.
The boss of iron worker Roanoke Brooks (Power), is having an affair with his wife (Kathlyn Williams). Eventually she commits suicide and her lover dies in an accident. Roanoke lavishes all his love and attention on his daughter (Edith Johnson). As a young woman she goes to the West where she meets the son of the man who broke up her father's marriage.
Director: Colin Campbell
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: November 15, 1915
Cast
- Tyrone Power Sr. - Roanoke Brooks
- Kathlyn Williams - Daisy Brooks
- Edith Johnson - Sweet Alyssum
- Wheeler Oakman - Wynne Garlan
- Harry Lonsdale - Thurlow
- Frank Clark - Robert Garlan
- Baby Jean Fraser - Sweet Alyssum as a Child (as Baby Frazer)
Screenplay
- Gilson Willets
- Charles Major (Story)
Production: Selig Polyscope Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
bigamy, bank robbery
More Films by Director: Colin Campbell
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sweet Alyssum about?
- The boss of iron worker Roanoke Brooks (Power), is having an affair with his wife (Kathlyn Williams). Eventually she commits suicide and her lover dies in an accident. Roanoke lavishes all his love and attention on his daughter (Edith Johnson). As a young woman she goes to the West where she meets the son of the man who broke up her father's marriage.
- Who directed Sweet Alyssum?
- Sweet Alyssum was directed by Colin Campbell.
- Who stars in Sweet Alyssum?
- Sweet Alyssum stars Tyrone Power Sr., Kathlyn Williams, Edith Johnson, Wheeler Oakman, Harry Lonsdale, Frank Clark.
- How long is Sweet Alyssum?
- Sweet Alyssum has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is Sweet Alyssum?
- Sweet Alyssum is a Drama film.
- Where was Sweet Alyssum produced?
- Sweet Alyssum was produced in United States of America.