Mental Suicide (1913)
Neilan, an architect, young and ambitious, having graduated with honors, procures a position as assistant in the city architect's office. Although hearts are willing, his love affair with Toddles seems hopeless owing to Toddles' sense of duty as a sister to Pauline, an invalid. Neilan calls upon Toddles and presses her for a definite answer to his proposal. Toddles refuses, telling him she cannot marry while her sister lives. Pauline suffers a relapse, due to her mental agitation, and the doctor advises Toddles that the only hope of prolonging Pauline's life is the South American climate.
Director: Allan Dwan
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: July 27, 1913
Cast
- Wallace Reid - Reid - a Contractor
- Pauline Bush - Pauline - an Invalid
- Jessalyn Van Trump - Toodles - the Invalid's sister
- Marshall Neilan - Neilan - an Architect
- David Kirkland - Kirkland - a contractor
Screenplay
Production: Rex Motion Picture Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Allan Dwan
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mental Suicide about?
- Neilan, an architect, young and ambitious, having graduated with honors, procures a position as assistant in the city architect's office. Although hearts are willing, his love affair with Toddles seems hopeless owing to Toddles' sense of duty as a sister to Pauline, an invalid. Neilan calls upon Toddles and presses her for a definite answer to his proposal. Toddles refuses, telling him she cannot marry while her sister lives. Pauline suffers a relapse, due to her mental agitation, and the doctor advises Toddles that the only hope of prolonging Pauline's life is the South American climate.
- Who directed Mental Suicide?
- Mental Suicide was directed by Allan Dwan.
- Who stars in Mental Suicide?
- Mental Suicide stars Wallace Reid, Pauline Bush, Jessalyn Van Trump, Marshall Neilan, David Kirkland.
- How long is Mental Suicide?
- Mental Suicide has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Mental Suicide?
- Mental Suicide is a Drama film.
- Where was Mental Suicide produced?
- Mental Suicide was produced in United States of America.