Graft
Graft

Graft

1915Movie400 minEnglish

20 two reels episodic dramatic serial now lost. (1) Liquor and the Law (1915); (2) The Tenement House Evil (1915); (3) The Traction Grab (1915); (4) The Power of the People (1916); (5) Grinding Life Down (1916); (6) The Railroad Monopoly (1916); (7) America Saved from War (1916); (8) Old King Coal (1916); (9) The Insurance Swindlers (1916); (10) The Harbor Transportation Trust (1916); (11) The Illegal Bucket Shops (1916); (12) The Milk Battle (1916); (13) The Powder Trust and the War (1916); (14) The Iron Ring (1916); (15) The Patent Medicine Danger (1916); (16) The Pirates of Finance (1916); (17) Queen of the Prophets (1916); (18) The Hidden City of Crime (1916); (19) The Photo Badger Game (1916); and (20) The Final Conquest (1916).

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Director: George FitzmauriceGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A wealthy industrialist, Thomas W. Garroway, disowns his son for marrying a woman of lower social standing. The son, unaware of his father's true nature, enters a business partnership with him. Garroway then manipulates his son into believing his wife is unfaithful, ultimately driving her away and leading to the son's ruin. Years later, Garroway is confronted by his wronged son, now a hardened man, revealing the depth of his father's treachery.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1915, specific critical reviews are scarce and not widely documented in modern databases. However, contemporary accounts and the film's distribution suggest it was considered a melodrama with a strong moralistic theme, appealing to audiences of the era for its dramatic narrative and societal commentary.

What Reviewers Say

  • A powerful melodrama exploring themes of greed and betrayal within a wealthy family.
  • Features a compelling performance by William H. Crane in a story of familial conflict.
  • The film serves as a cautionary tale about the destructive nature of pride and manipulation.

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Fun Fact

This film is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies exist today, making it difficult to assess its legacy beyond historical records and synopses.

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