The Scarlet Letter (1911)

Directed by

Joseph W. Smiley, George Loane Tucker

Genre

drama film, silent film

Country

United States

Runtime

15 min

Rating

1.0 of 10 from 1 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This is a silent film adaptation of Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel. It follows a woman in a Puritan community who faces public shame for having a child out of wedlock. The story focuses on her struggle with judgment and secrecy.

dramatichistoricalsolemnstarkseriousrestrainedclassic

What happens

The Scarlet Letter is a 1911 American silent drama short film starring King Baggot, Lucille Young, and William Robert Daly. Directed by Joseph W. Smiley and George Loane Tucker and produced by Carl Laemmle's IMP Studios, the screenplay was adapted by Herbert Brenon based on the historical 1850 novel of the same title by Nathaniel Hawthorne. This second silent version of The Scarlet Letter was IMP's first "IMP Film De Luxe." While only 1000 feet (300 m) in length, it was at that time considered a feature film. It was a critical success and showcased IMP star King Baggot as a serious actor. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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