Name: Builders of Castles
Released: 1917
Cast: Marc Macdermott, Miriam Nesbitt, William Wadsworth, Robert Brower, Edward Longman

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Film Details

Release Date

Apr 19, 1917

Premiere Information

not available

Production Company

Thomas A Edison, Inc.

Distribution Company

K-E-S-E Service

Country

United States

Synopsis

Morton, a respected businessman, is induced by the corrupt Gittens to join him in a scheme to rob the poor by means of a fake business association which promises that "a small investment will start a beautiful home." Gittens arranges things so that when the crash comes, Morton is held responsible for the investors' losses while he himself reaps all the profits. Among the victims is Marie, engaged to marry the Reverend James Filikens. Gittens desires Marie, and by making it seem as if the minister has married another, almost succeeds in possessing her until she learns the truth. Marie, now fully aware of Gittens' deception, brings him to justice. Meanwhile, Morton, regenerated by his bitter experience, finds a way to compensate the investors for their losses. With justice done, the minister forgives Marie who then becomes mistress of the little parsonage.