The Chattel


1916

Brief Synopsis

Wealthy businessman Blake Waring is obsessed by possessions and feels that he owns even his wife Leila. Finally, Leila can no longer bear being thought of as property, and so she runs away. Blake's attitude changes instantly as he realizes that he treated his wife terribly, and that people can nev...

Film Details

Release Date
Sep 25, 1916
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Vitagraph Co. of America; A Blue Ribbon Feature
Distribution Company
V-L-S-E, Inc.
Country
United States

Synopsis

Wealthy businessman Blake Waring is obsessed by possessions and feels that he owns even his wife Leila. Finally, Leila can no longer bear being thought of as property, and so she runs away. Blake's attitude changes instantly as he realizes that he treated his wife terribly, and that people can never be considered as objects. As a result, Blake pursues Leila and vows to her that he will change his ways. She believes him and once again becomes his wife.

Film Details

Release Date
Sep 25, 1916
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Vitagraph Co. of America; A Blue Ribbon Feature
Distribution Company
V-L-S-E, Inc.
Country
United States

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