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The Blot (1921)

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Released September 4, 1921Runtime 1h 31mDirector Lois Weber

Professor Griggs, teaching at the college, doesn't get paid a living wage; his next door neighbor, successful shoemaker Olsen, has money and plentiful food, while the Griggses have hardly any. When the professor's rich student Phil West falls for beautiful Griggs daughter Amelia and also befriends the poor Reverend Gates (a young man who is also in love with Amelia), he observes the difference in his life and theirs and tries to help make a difference.

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Cast of The Blot

Margaret McWade

Margaret McWade

Mrs. Griggs
Claire Windsor

Claire Windsor

Amelia Griggs
Louis Calhern

Louis Calhern

Phil West
Marie Walcamp

Marie Walcamp

Juanita Claredon
William H. O'Brien

William H. O'Brien

College Student (uncredited)
Gertrude Short

Gertrude Short

Neighbor Olsen's Daughter (uncredited)
Larry Steers

Larry Steers

Dinner Guest (uncredited)

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Who stars in The Blot?

The Blot stars Philip Hubbard, Margaret McWade, Claire Windsor, Louis Calhern, Marie Walcamp.

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The Blot was directed by Lois Weber.

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The Blot has a runtime of 1h 31m.

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Professor Griggs, teaching at the college, doesn't get paid a living wage; his next door neighbor, successful shoemaker Olsen, has money and plentiful food, while the Griggses have hardly any. When the professor's rich student Phil West falls for beautiful Griggs daughter Amelia and also befriends the poor Reverend Gates (a young man who is also in love with Amelia), he observes the difference in his life and theirs and tries to help make a difference.