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Ghosts (1915)

Directed by George Nichols, John Emerson

Overview

Helen Alving leads an outwardly contented life. On the eve of the 10th anniversary of her husband’s death, she is about to open an orphanage as a memorial to him. To mark this occasion, her bohemian painter son Oswald has returned from Paris. Helen plans to take the opportunity to tell Oswald the truth about his father. But ghosts of the past erupt during an eventful evening, bringing the facade of civilised family life crashing down.

Length 58 minutes

Actors

Henry B. Walthall | Mary Alden | Nigel De Brulier | Juanita Archer | Loretta Blake | Al W. Filson | Thomas Jefferson | Monte Blue | Karl Formes | Chandler House | Erich von Stroheim