Life's Whirlpool
Originally released in 1916. Life's Whirlpool is a drama film. directed by Barry O'Neil. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Holbrook Blinn, Walter Greene, and Fania Marinoff
Synopsis
Eight years before the release of Erich Von Stroheim's Greed, Frank Norris's 1899 novel McTeague was adapted to the screen by World Film. The basic story pretty much follows the book: McTeague (Holbrook Blinn) is a coarse young man who becomes a dentist, after a fashion. He is rivals for the hand of Trina Sieppe (Fania Marinoff) with his pal Marcus Schuller (Walter Green). McTeague weds her and she wins the lottery. But she refuses to let go of the money, and her miserly attitude destroys the marriage.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 10, 1916
110 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- William A. Brady Picture Plays
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Life's Whirlpool about?
Eight years before the release of Erich Von Stroheim's Greed, Frank Norris's 1899 novel McTeague was adapted to the screen by World Film. The basic story pretty much follows the book: McTeague (Hol...
Who directed Life's Whirlpool?
Life's Whirlpool was directed by Barry O'Neil.
How long is Life's Whirlpool?
Life's Whirlpool has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Life's Whirlpool released?
Life's Whirlpool was released on January 10, 1916 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Life's Whirlpool?
The main cast of Life's Whirlpool includes Holbrook Blinn, Walter Greene, Fania Marinoff, Philip Robson, Rosemary Dean.