Corruption


1917

Film Details

Also Known As
The Mother and the Law
Release Date
Jan 1917
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Super Art Film Corp.
Distribution Company
Popular Pictures Corp.; State Rights
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the play Corruption by Jack Gorman (production undetermined).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
6 reels

Synopsis

Becoming pregnant after an affair with her boss's son, Philip Montrose, Grace visits abortionist Dr. Robert Lynn. When the doctor's wife discovers that Grace is her own child whom she had left with her sister-in-law years earlier, Mrs. Lynn takes the girl to Mr. Montrose to expose the perfidy of his son. His father compels Philip to marry Grace, but their marriage is an unhappy one and in a fit of rage one day Philip strikes his wife. Thinking that he has killed her, he flees, but Grace physically recovers although her mind remains deranged. All efforts to restore her sanity are to no avail until the repentant husband returns and takes her in his arms. Meanwhile, Dr. Lynn takes poison after the nature of his practice is exposed.

Film Details

Also Known As
The Mother and the Law
Release Date
Jan 1917
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Super Art Film Corp.
Distribution Company
Popular Pictures Corp.; State Rights
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the play Corruption by Jack Gorman (production undetermined).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
6 reels

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Notes

Corruption was filmed at the Crystal Studios in Fort Lee, NJ. This film was re-released in the latter part of 1918 under the title The Mother and the Law, after censors' complaints led to some re-editing.