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The Pit

The Pit (1914)

0h 50m | PG-13

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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.

Director: Maurice Tourneur

Studio: William A. Brady Picture Plays

Genre: Drama

Video: 720p

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Cast

Wilton Lackaye

Wilton Lackaye

as Jadwin

Chester Barnett

Chester Barnett

as Landry

Milton Sills

Milton Sills

as Corthell

Alec B. Francis

Alec B. Francis

as Cressler

Julia Stuart

Julia Stuart

as Aunt Wess

J. Gunnis Davis

J. Gunnis Davis

as Crookes's clerk