The Eternal Grind
Originally released in 1916. The Eternal Grind is a drama film. directed by John B. O'Brien. At just 41 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mary Pickford, Loretta Blake, and Dorothy West
Synopsis
Louise (Pickford) is a sewing-machine girl in a sweatshop in New York City. She lives together with her sisters Amy (Loretta Blake) and Jane (Dorothy West) and are all deprived by bad conditions at work and sickness. Louise tries for the three of them to survive and regards herself as the keeper of her sisters. Meanwhile, she stands up to her bosses and complains about the dreadful circumstances they work in. When Amy is seduced by the son of the shop-owner, Louise butts in and stops the romance. He eventually abandons Amy and becomes seriously injured in a cave-in. Louise has a secret crush on the son herself and tries to rescue him, hoping he will admit he loves her. The film is inspired by the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, which took place in 1911. The only version of the film is a nitrate print in the Cinematheque Francaise, but only the first half remains.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Famous Players Film Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Eternal Grind about?
Louise (Pickford) is a sewing-machine girl in a sweatshop in New York City. She lives together with her sisters Amy (Loretta Blake) and Jane (Dorothy West) and are all deprived by bad conditions at...
Who directed The Eternal Grind?
The Eternal Grind was directed by John B. O'Brien.
How long is The Eternal Grind?
The Eternal Grind has a runtime of 0 hours and 41 minutes (41 minutes total).
When was The Eternal Grind released?
The Eternal Grind was released on April 17, 1916 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Eternal Grind?
The main cast of The Eternal Grind includes Mary Pickford, Loretta Blake, Dorothy West, John Bowers, Robert Cain.