The Awakening of Helena Ritchie(1916)
The Awakening of Helena Ritchie Synopsis
Helena Richie leaves her drunken husband, who had killed their child, and goes to Old Chester in Pennsylvania with her friend Lloyd Pryor. Helena adopts a homeless boy, David, who had been a ward of the town's minister, Dr. Lavendar. Helena's true husband dies, but Lloyd Pryor, now tired of Helena, refuses to marry her. Helena confesses to the minister about her actual relationship with Pryor, and Dr. Lavendar forces her to give up her son. Helena agrees, certain that she is an unfit mother. Helena pleads her case and fights for her maternal rights.
The Awakening of Helena Ritchie (1916) is a drama film directed by John W. Noble, released on December 18, 1916 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Ethel Barrymore, Robert Cummings, Frank Montgomery and James A. Furey.
- Director:
- John W. Noble
- Writers:
- Margaret Deland, Charlotte Thompson, John W. Noble
- Production:
- Rolfe Photoplays
- Status:
- Released
The Awakening of Helena Ritchie Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ethel Barrymore
as Helena Richie
Robert Cummings
as Lloyd Pryor
Frank Montgomery
as Benjamin Wright
- James A. Furey
James A. Furey
as Dr. Lavendar (as J.A. Furey)
- Maurice Steuart
Maurice Steuart
as Little David (as Maury Steuart)
- Hassan Mussalli
Hassan Mussalli
as Sam Wright
- William A. Williams
William A. Williams
as Deacon Wright (as William Williams)
- Robert Whittier
Robert Whittier
as Frederick Richie
- Charles Goodrich
Charles Goodrich
as Dr. King
- Hattie Delaro
Hattie Delaro
as Mrs. King
- Mary Asquith
Mary Asquith
as Mrs. Wright
Key crew
Directed by John W. Noble, written by Margaret Deland, Charlotte Thompson and John W. Noble.
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The Awakening of Helena Ritchie – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of The Awakening of Helena Ritchie (1916) includes Ethel Barrymore, Robert Cummings, Frank Montgomery, James A. Furey and Maurice Steuart. The film was directed by John W. Noble. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Awakening of Helena Ritchie released?
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The Awakening of Helena Ritchie was released on December 18, 1916 and runs for 50m.