
The Ransom (1916)
3 votes on TMDBReleased 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
Janet Osborne
Louise Huff
Marcia Osborne
Ethel Lloyd
Sarah Osborne
J. Albert Hall
Mark Osborne (as James Hall)About The Ransom
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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.
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