Drama · United States of America · 1917 · 50m

The Heir of the Ages

Director

Cast

House Peters as Hugh Payne Eugene Pallette as Larry Payne Nina Byron as Abby Hope Henry A. Barrows as Kearney Adele Farrington as The Duchess John Burton as Mr. Hope

Crew

Allen M. Davey — Director of Photography William Addison Lathrop — Screenplay

Synopsis

Hugh Payne owns and operates a mine in the West, supporting his brother Larry's luxurious life style. Hugh has nurtured Abby Hope, a young girl with whom he has fallen in love. When Larry comes to visit, he and Abby decide to get married, and to spare Abby's feelings, Hugh pretends that he is infatuated with another woman.

Mood & Themes

lost film

Key Collaborators

Edward LeSaint Director Allen M. Davey Director of Photography William Addison Lathrop Screenplay

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