The Awakening of Helena Ritchie (1916)
Helena Richie leaves her drunken husband, who had killed their child, and goes to Old Chester in Pennsylvania with her friend Lloyd Pryor. Helena adopts a homeless boy, David, who had been a ward of the town's minister, Dr. Lavendar. Helena's true husband dies, but Lloyd Pryor, now tired of Helena, refuses to marry her. Helena confesses to the minister about her actual relationship with Pryor, and Dr. Lavendar forces her to give up her son. Helena agrees, certain that she is an unfit mother. Helena pleads her case and fights for her maternal rights.
Director: John W. Noble
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: December 18, 1916
Cast
- Ethel Barrymore - Helena Richie
- Robert Cummings - Lloyd Pryor
- Frank Montgomery - Benjamin Wright
- James A. Furey - Dr. Lavendar (as J.A. Furey)
- Maurice Steuart - Little David (as Maury Steuart)
- Hassan Mussalli - Sam Wright
- William A. Williams - Deacon Wright (as William Williams)
- Robert Whittier - Frederick Richie
- Charles Goodrich - Dr. King
- Hattie Delaro - Mrs. King
Screenplay
- Charlotte Thompson (Theatre Play)
- John W. Noble (Scenario Writer)
- Margaret Deland (Novel)
Production: Rolfe Photoplays
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on novel or book
More Films by Director: John W. Noble
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Awakening of Helena Ritchie about?
- Helena Richie leaves her drunken husband, who had killed their child, and goes to Old Chester in Pennsylvania with her friend Lloyd Pryor. Helena adopts a homeless boy, David, who had been a ward of the town's minister, Dr. Lavendar. Helena's true husband dies, but Lloyd Pryor, now tired of Helena, refuses to marry her. Helena confesses to the minister about her actual relationship with Pryor, and Dr. Lavendar forces her to give up her son. Helena agrees, certain that she is an unfit mother. Helena pleads her case and fights for her maternal rights.
- Who directed The Awakening of Helena Ritchie?
- The Awakening of Helena Ritchie was directed by John W. Noble.
- Who stars in The Awakening of Helena Ritchie?
- The Awakening of Helena Ritchie stars Ethel Barrymore, Robert Cummings, Frank Montgomery, James A. Furey, Maurice Steuart, Hassan Mussalli.
- How long is The Awakening of Helena Ritchie?
- The Awakening of Helena Ritchie has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Awakening of Helena Ritchie?
- The Awakening of Helena Ritchie is a Drama film.
- Where was The Awakening of Helena Ritchie produced?
- The Awakening of Helena Ritchie was produced in United States of America.