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Pillars of Society
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Pillars of Society

1916-08-27 · 50 min · Not rated

Drama

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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Directors
Raoul Walsh
Production companies
Fine Arts Film Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Henry B. WalthallHenry B. WalthallKarsten Bernick
Mary AldenMary AldenLona Tonnesen
George BerangerGeorge BerangerJohan Tonnesen
Josephine CrowellJosephine CrowellKarsten's Mother (as Josephine B. Crowell)
Olga GreyOlga GreyMadame Linda Dorf (as Olga Gray)
Joseph SingletonJoseph SingletonMonsieur Dorf (uncredited)
Loyola O'ConnorLoyola O'ConnorBetty's Aunt (uncredited)
Jennie LeeJennie LeeNurse (uncredited)
Juanita ArcherBetty
Edna Mae WilsonLittle Dina Dorf (uncredited)
William ParsonsPastor (uncredited)

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