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The Usurer
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The Usurer

1910-08-15 · 16 min · ★ 5.0

Drama

A wealthy, callous moneylender finds a terrifying way to learn about money's limitations.

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Directors
D.W. Griffith
Production companies
American Mutoscope & Biograph, Biograph Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

George NicholsGeorge NicholsThe Usurer
Grace HendersonGrace HendersonThe Usurer's Sister
Alfred PagetAlfred PagetBill Collector
Anthony O'SullivanBill Collector
Edward DillonEdward DillonBill Collector
Clara T. BracyClara T. BracyThe Maid
Frank EvansThe Policeman
William J. ButlerThe Doctor
Linda ArvidsonLinda ArvidsonClerk's Wife
Charles AveryCharles Avery
Florence BarkerFlorence Barker
Dorothy BernardDorothy Bernard
Kate BruceKate BruceOne of the First Debtors
Charles CraigAt Luncheon
Gladys EganGladys EganChild of Despairing Mother / One of the Third Debtors
Francis J. GrandonFrancis J. GrandonIn Office
Guy HedlundSecond Mover / At Luncheon
Dell HendersonDell HendersonFirst Mover
Arthur V. JohnsonArthur V. Johnson
Henry LehrmanHenry LehrmanWaiter at Luncheon

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