The House of Mirth (1918)
Wharton creates a portrait of a stunning beauty who, though raised and educated to marry well both socially and economically, is reaching her 29th year, an age when her youthful blush is drawing to a close and her marital prospects are becoming ever more limited. The House of Mirth traces Lily's slow two-year social descent from privilege to a tragically lonely existence on the margins of society.
Director: Albert Capellani
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: August 5, 1918
Cast
- Katherine Corri Harris - Lily Bart
- Henry Kolker - Lawrence Selden
- Christine Mayo - Bertha Trenor-Dorset
- Joseph Kilgour - Augustus Trenor-Dorset
- Lottie Briscoe - Gertie Farish
- Edward Abeles - Simon Rosedale
- Maggie Western - Mrs. Haffen
- Pauline Welch - Nettie Struthers
- Nellie Parker Spaulding - Mrs. Penniston
- W.D. Fischter - Ned Silverton
Screenplay
Cinematography: Eugene Gaudio
Production: Metro Pictures Corporation
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Albert Capellani
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The House of Mirth about?
- Wharton creates a portrait of a stunning beauty who, though raised and educated to marry well both socially and economically, is reaching her 29th year, an age when her youthful blush is drawing to a close and her marital prospects are becoming ever more limited. The House of Mirth traces Lily's slow two-year social descent from privilege to a tragically lonely existence on the margins of society.
- Who directed The House of Mirth?
- The House of Mirth was directed by Albert Capellani.
- Who stars in The House of Mirth?
- The House of Mirth stars Katherine Corri Harris, Henry Kolker, Christine Mayo, Joseph Kilgour, Lottie Briscoe, Edward Abeles.
- How long is The House of Mirth?
- The House of Mirth has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The House of Mirth?
- The House of Mirth is a Drama film.