The Pit(1914)
The Pit Synopsis
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.
The Pit (1914) is a drama film directed by Maurice Tourneur, released on December 28, 1914 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Wilton Lackaye, Chester Barnett, Milton Sills and Alec B. Francis.
- Director:
- Maurice Tourneur
- Writers:
- Frank Norris, Channing Pollock
- Producers:
- William A. Brady
- Production:
- William A. Brady Picture Plays
- Status:
- Released
The Pit Cast & Crew
Main cast
Wilton Lackaye
as Jadwin
Chester Barnett
as Landry
Milton Sills
as Corthell
Alec B. Francis
as Cressler
Julia Stuart
as Aunt Wess
- J. Gunnis Davis
J. Gunnis Davis
as Crookes's clerk
- Hattie Delaro
Hattie Delaro
as Mrs. Cressler
- George Ingleton
George Ingleton
as Jadwin's butler
Gail Kane
as Laura
- Jessie Lewis
Jessie Lewis
as Page
- W.A. Orlemond
W.A. Orlemond
as Cressler's clerk
Edward Roseman
as Crookes
Key crew
Directed by Maurice Tourneur, written by Frank Norris and Channing Pollock, produced by William A. Brady.
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The Pit – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Pit?
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The main cast of The Pit (1914) includes Wilton Lackaye, Chester Barnett, Milton Sills, Alec B. Francis and Julia Stuart. The film was directed by Maurice Tourneur. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Pit released?
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The Pit was released on December 28, 1914 and runs for 50m.