The Price of Silence (1917)
Overview
U. S. Senator Frank Deering has spent his life trying to alleviate the misery of child labor. Judge Vernon, his closest friend, aids him in this struggle. Unexpected circumstances force Judge Vernon to borrow money from Henry McCarthy, one of the factory owners most responsible for the harsh and inhumane working conditions. Judge Vernon is unable to pay off the loan, and is reduced to accepting a bride from McCarthy. Later, the Judge is stricken with a heart-condition but, on his dying bed, he confesses the shameful act he committed to Deering. To keep his friend's name unsullied, Deering makes a deal with McCarthy and votes against the child-labor-act he sponsored. His colleagues and the world, unaware of his sacrifice, mock and jeer him.
What is The Price of Silence about?
U. S. Senator Frank Deering has spent his life trying to alleviate the misery of child labor. Judge Vernon, his closest friend, aids him in this struggle. Unexpected circumstances force Judge Vernon to borrow money from Henry McCarthy, one of the factory owners most responsible for the harsh and inhumane working conditions. Judge Vernon is unable to pay off the loan, and is reduced to accepting a bride from McCarthy. Later, the Judge is stricken with a heart-condition but, on his dying bed, he confesses the shameful act he committed to Deering. To keep his friend's name unsullied, Deering makes a deal with McCarthy and votes against the child-labor-act he sponsored. His colleagues and the world, unaware of his sacrifice, mock and jeer him. The Price of Silence is a Crime, Drama, Romance movie, released on 1917-01-08, runtime 50 minutes.
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Directed by
Frank Lloyd
Cast
- William Farnum as Senator Frank Deering
- Vivian Rich as Grace Vernon - the Judge's Daughter
- Charles Clary as Henry McCarthy
- Ray Hanford as Joe Dugan
- Gordon Griffith as Jimmie, Dugan's Son
- Frank Clark as Judge Vernon
- Brooklyn Keller as Dr. Kendle
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