The Strength of the Weak (1916)
Soon after Pauline D'Arcy, an untutored country girl from the Northwest, is left destitute by the death of her father, she falls in love with a middle-aged married man, John Adams, whose alias is Abbott. Although never intending to marry her, Abbott promises to send Pauline to college. During her studies, she falls in love with her lover's son Richard, while at the same time establishing a literary career. She anonymously publishes a novel based on her experiences and it becomes a best seller.
Director: Lucius Henderson
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: March 12, 1916
Cast
- Mary Fuller - Pauline D'Arcy
- Edwards Davis - John Adams, aka Abbott
- Harry Hilliard - Richard Adams
- Curtis Benton - Tom Dare
- Clara Beyers - Clara La Joie
Screenplay
- William Addison Lathrop
- Charlotte Thompson (Theatre Play)
- Alice M. Smith (Theatre Play)
Production: Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Bluebird Photoplays
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Lucius Henderson
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Strength of the Weak about?
- Soon after Pauline D'Arcy, an untutored country girl from the Northwest, is left destitute by the death of her father, she falls in love with a middle-aged married man, John Adams, whose alias is Abbott. Although never intending to marry her, Abbott promises to send Pauline to college. During her studies, she falls in love with her lover's son Richard, while at the same time establishing a literary career. She anonymously publishes a novel based on her experiences and it becomes a best seller.
- Who directed The Strength of the Weak?
- The Strength of the Weak was directed by Lucius Henderson.
- Who stars in The Strength of the Weak?
- The Strength of the Weak stars Mary Fuller, Edwards Davis, Harry Hilliard, Curtis Benton, Clara Beyers.
- How long is The Strength of the Weak?
- The Strength of the Weak has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Strength of the Weak?
- The Strength of the Weak is a Drama film.
- Where was The Strength of the Weak produced?
- The Strength of the Weak was produced in United States of America.