Drama · United States of America · 1915 · 22m

A Sister's Burden

Director

Cast

Henry Hallam as Hensley - a Widower Alice Hollister as Martha Hensley - the Elder Daughter Anna Q. Nilsson as Ida - Nathanial's Wife Harry F. Millarde as Ned - Martha's Sweetheart Bob Walker as Frank - Maude's Husband Mary Kennedy as Maude - the Younger Daughter

Crew

Frances Marion — Writer

Synopsis

Compelled to keep house for her father and her younger sister and brother, Martha is deprived of all the pleasures of youth. Ned, who loves her, begs her to elope with him. Martha yields, but while on the way to the minister, decides that her duty lies back home with her father. Heart-broken, Ned leaves for the city.

Mood & Themes

lost film

Key Collaborators

Robert G. Vignola Director Frances Marion Writer

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