The Single Code


1917

Film Details

Release Date
Apr 16, 1917
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
David Horsley Productions
Distribution Company
Mutual Film Corp.; A Mutual Star Production
Country
United States

Synopsis

After listening to a lecture on tolerance and understanding given by Hugh Carrington, editor of The Purist Magazine , Lorrie Stuart, who had been betrayed as a young girl, is inspired and volunteers to work in Carrington's rescue mission. Lorrie and Carrington fall in love and are married without Lorrie ever disclosing her shameful past. After the wedding, Lorrie learns of Carrington's previous illicit relationship with vamp Olga Kilday, but following her husband's teachings, she forgives him. However, when Carrington discovers his wife's transgressions, he lacks the courage to follow his own convictions and leaves her. Later, after realizing his hypocrisy, he returns to be reconciled to his wife and to the single code.

Film Details

Release Date
Apr 16, 1917
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
David Horsley Productions
Distribution Company
Mutual Film Corp.; A Mutual Star Production
Country
United States

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This is the second in a series of pictures titled The Morals of Men, starring Crane Wilbur and produced by David Horsley Productions. One contemporary review attributed the film's production to Centaur Film Co., another Horsley-owned company, instead of David Horsley Productions. One contemporary review lists J. A. Johnson, not F. A. Johnston, as a cast member; it is possible that F. A. Johnston is the same as F. A. Thompson, who appeared in other entries in the "Morals of Men" series. Olive Stokes's character is referred to as Olga Kildare in one source.