Film

The Price of Silence

1917 · 50m · Crime · Drama · Romance

A dramatic portrayal of a strong man's temptations

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.

William Farnum

Senator Frank Deering

Vivian Rich

Grace Vernon - the Judge's Daughter

Charles Clary

Henry McCarthy

Ray Hanford

Joe Dugan

Gordon Griffith

Jimmie, Dugan's Son

Frank Clark

Judge Vernon

Brooklyn Keller

Dr. Kendle

• Frank LloydDirector
• Mildred PigottStory
• William PigottStory
• William C. FosterDirector of Photography

Release date

January 8, 1917

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

50m

Genres

Crime, Drama, Romance

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