Pillars of Society
Seen it?1916 | 50 min | Drama
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Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 50 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1916: an older pace and style.
Karsten Bernick is a wealthy Norwegian shipping tycoon and community leader who hides a past built on lies and moral hypocrisy. He was involved in a youthful affair in Paris with a married Bohemian actress; Bernick let his brother-in-law take the blame and fled to America, while also spreading a rumor that the man stole family money. When the wronged brother-in-law returns home years later demanding that Bernick clear his name Bernick tries to protect his social standing and financial empire from ruin, forcing a dramatic reckoning with his deceit.
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Cast & crew
Directed by Raoul Walsh
- Henry B. WalthallKarsten Bernick
- Mary AldenLona Tonnesen
- George BerangerJohan Tonnesen
- Josephine CrowellKarsten's Mother (as Josephine B. Crowell)
- Olga GreyMadame Linda Dorf (as Olga Gray)
- Joseph SingletonMonsieur Dorf (uncredited)
- Loyola O'ConnorBetty's Aunt (uncredited)
- Jennie LeeNurse (uncredited)
- Juanita ArcherBetty
- Edna Mae WilsonLittle Dina Dorf (uncredited)