Movielogr
The Pit (1914)
Directed by Maurice Tourneur
Overview
Novice businessman Curtis Jadwin is introduced to the world of grain speculation by veteran broker Charles Cressler. At a performance of Faust, Curtis meets and falls in love with Laura Dearborn, the sweetheart of artist Sheldon Corthell. Curtis pursues Laura and finally convinces her to marry him, but soon after their wedding, he neglects her for his business. In her loneliness, Laura renews her relationship with Sheldon and the lovers plan to elope. When Curtis is ruined on the market, however, Laura rejects her lover and comforts her husband.
Length 50 minutes
Actors
Wilton Lackaye | Chester Barnett | Milton Sills | Alec B. Francis | Julia Stuart | J. Gunnis Davis | Hattie Delaro | George Ingleton | Gail Kane | Jessie Lewis | W.A. Orlemond | Edward Roseman | Bert Starkey | Simeon Wiltsie