Pride and the Devil (1917)

4.5/10 • 55 min • Drama

Overview

Self-made millionaire, Mason Van Horton embodies the sin of pride after being instilled with it by the Devil. The Devil creates two mortals, a man and a woman, and sends them into the world. The man, Van Horton, is given pride, which the Devil believes will lead to his downfall. The woman, lacking specific attributes, is sent to follow Van Horton, with the Devil anticipating her influence on his downward spiral.

Cast

Alma Hanlon

Leo Delaney

Bigelow Cooper

Charles Hutchison

Harold Vermilyea

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