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The Pit

First aired on Dec 28, 1914

Runtime: 50mins

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Genres: Drama

Novice businessman Curtis Jadwin is introduced to the world of grain speculation by veteran broker Charles Cressler. At a performance of Faust, Curtis meets and falls in love with Laura Dearborn, the sweetheart of artist Sheldon Corthell. Curtis pursues Laura and finally convinces her to marry him, but soon after their wedding, he neglects her for his business. In her loneliness, Laura renews her relationship with Sheldon and the lovers plan to elope. When Curtis is ruined on the market, however, Laura rejects her lover and comforts her husband.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Wilton Lackaye | Jadwin
Chester Barnett | Landry
Milton Sills | Corthell
Alec B. Francis | Cressler
Julia Stuart | Aunt Wess
J. Gunnis Davis | Crookes's clerk
Featured Crew
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Maurice Tourneur | Director
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Frank Norris | Novel
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Channing Pollock | Scenario Writer
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William A. Brady | Producer