A String of Pearls (1912)
A story about a poor young man who falls ill, while his wealthy employer ignores his plight and instead spends lavishly on a pearl necklace for his wife. The poor man recovers with the help of his community, while the rich wife falls ill and dies, the necklace ultimately proving useless
Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: March 7, 1912
Cast
- Dorothy Bernard - The Poor Woman
- Charles West - The Poor Woman's Brother - the Neurasthenic Worker
- Kate Bruce - The Poor Woman's Mother
- Blanche Sweet - The Brother's Sweetheart
- J. Jiquel Lanoe - The Italian Shoemaker
- Claire McDowell - The Italian Shoemaker's Wife
- Ynez Seabury - The Italian Shoemaker's Daughter
- Edward Dillon - The Sour Neighbor
- Kate Toncray - The Sour Neighbor's Wife
- Robert Harron - The Neighbor with Unbuttoned Cuffs
Screenplay
Cinematography: Billy Bitzer
Production: Biograph Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
greed, retribution
More Films by Director: D.W. Griffith
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A String of Pearls about?
- A story about a poor young man who falls ill, while his wealthy employer ignores his plight and instead spends lavishly on a pearl necklace for his wife. The poor man recovers with the help of his community, while the rich wife falls ill and dies, the necklace ultimately proving useless
- Who directed A String of Pearls?
- A String of Pearls was directed by D.W. Griffith.
- Who stars in A String of Pearls?
- A String of Pearls stars Dorothy Bernard, Charles West, Kate Bruce, Blanche Sweet, J. Jiquel Lanoe, Claire McDowell.
- How long is A String of Pearls?
- A String of Pearls has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is A String of Pearls?
- A String of Pearls is a Drama film.
- Where was A String of Pearls produced?
- A String of Pearls was produced in United States of America.