The Pit
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
- WWilton Lackaye
- GGail Kane
- JJessie Lewis
- CChester Barnett
- BBert Starkey
- EEdward Roseman
- WW.A. Orlemond
- HHattie Delaro
- AAlec B. Francis
- GGeorge Ingleton
Crew
- Director
- Maurice Tourneur
- Writers
- Frank Norris, Channing Pollock
- Producer
- William A. Brady
- Production
- William A. Brady Picture Plays
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Who directed The Pit?
The Pit was directed by Maurice Tourneur.
When was The Pit released?
The Pit was released in 1914.
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