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The Ransom (1916)

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Released January 17, 1916Runtime 0h 50mDirector Edmund Lawrence

Young Janet Osborn finds herself stuck in a loveless marriage, her only source of pleasure being her daughter. Janet has always dreamed of a career on the stage, but never had the chance. One day she meets Geoffrey Allen, a theatrical agent, and decides to try her luck at becoming an actress. However, when her husband Mark finds out, he orders her out of the house and keeps their daughter, Marcia. Moreover, her acting career sputters to a halt, and Geoffrey Allen takes advantage of her situation to make her his mistress. Years later she finds out that Marcia has become an actress--and that she, too, has become involved with Geoffrey.

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Cast of The Ransom

Julia Dean

Julia Dean

Janet Osborne
Louise Huff

Louise Huff

Marcia Osborne
Ethel Lloyd

Ethel Lloyd

Sarah Osborne
J. Albert Hall

J. Albert Hall

Mark Osborne (as James Hall)

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Who stars in The Ransom?

The Ransom stars Julia Dean, Louise Huff, Ethel Lloyd, J. Albert Hall, Willard Case.

Who directed The Ransom?

The Ransom was directed by Edmund Lawrence.

How long is The Ransom?

The Ransom has a runtime of 0h 50m.

What is The Ransom about?

Young Janet Osborn finds herself stuck in a loveless marriage, her only source of pleasure being her daughter. Janet has always dreamed of a career on the stage, but never had the chance. One day she meets Geoffrey Allen, a theatrical agent, and decides to try her luck at becoming an actress. However, when her husband Mark finds out, he orders her out of the house and keeps their daughter, Marcia. Moreover, her acting career sputters to a halt, and Geoffrey Allen takes advantage of her situation to make her his mistress. Years later she finds out that Marcia has become an actress--and that she, too, has become involved with Geoffrey.