Ghosts (1915)
A wonderful Mutual masterpiece in five acts
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.
Director: George Nichols, John Emerson
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: May 31, 1915
Cast
- Henry B. Walthall - Captain Alving / Oswald
- Mary Alden - Helen Alving
- Nigel De Brulier - Pastor Manders
- Juanita Archer - Johanna
- Loretta Blake - Regina
- Al W. Filson - The Family Doctor
- Thomas Jefferson - Johanna's Unseeing Husband
- Monte Blue - Bohemian
- Karl Formes - Henrik Ibsen
- Chandler House - Oswald as a boy
Screenplay
- Russell E. Smith
- Henrik Ibsen (Theatre Play)
Production: Mutual Film Corporation, Majestic Motion Picture Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on play or musical, morality, incest, syphilis, 19th century, venereal diseases
More Films by Director: George Nichols, John Emerson
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ghosts about?
- 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.
- Who directed Ghosts?
- Ghosts was directed by George Nichols, John Emerson.
- Who stars in Ghosts?
- Ghosts stars Henry B. Walthall, Mary Alden, Nigel De Brulier, Juanita Archer, Loretta Blake, Al W. Filson.
- How long is Ghosts?
- Ghosts has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is Ghosts?
- Ghosts is a Drama film.
- Where was Ghosts produced?
- Ghosts was produced in United States of America.