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Life's Whirlpool (1916)

Movie ★ 6.0 50 min

Drama

Eight years before the release of Erich Von Stroheim's Greed, Frank Norris's 1899 novel McTeague was adapted to the screen by World Film. The basic story pretty much follows the book: McTeague (Holbrook Blinn) is a coarse young man who becomes a dentist, after a fashion. He is rivals for the hand of Trina Sieppe (Fania Marinoff) with his pal Marcus Schuller (Walter Green). McTeague weds her and she wins the lottery. But she refuses to let go of the money, and her miserly attitude destroys the marriage.

Barry O'Neil Director Barry O'Neil Writer Eugenie Magnus Ingleton Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 10, 1916
Runtime
50 min
IMDb
tt0005733
Studio
William A. Brady Picture Plays

Cast

Holbrook Blinn Holbrook Blinn McTeague Walter Greene Marcus Schuller Fania Marinoff Fania Marinoff Trina Sieppe Philip Robson Mr. Sieppe Rosemary Dean Selina Sieppe Eleanor Blanchard Eleanor Blanchard Maria Cappa Julia Stuart Julia Stuart Mrs. Sieppe

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Frequently asked questions

What is Life's Whirlpool about?
Eight years before the release of Erich Von Stroheim's Greed, Frank Norris's 1899 novel McTeague was adapted to the screen by World Film. The basic story pretty much follows the book: McTeague (Holbrook Blinn) is a coarse young man who becomes a dentist, after a fashion. He is rivals for the hand of Trina Sieppe (Fania Marinoff) with his pal Marcus Schuller (Walter Green). McTeague weds her and she wins the lottery. But she refuses to let go of the money, and her miserly attitude destroys the marriage.
Who directed Life's Whirlpool?
Life's Whirlpool was directed by Barry O'Neil.
Who stars in Life's Whirlpool?
Life's Whirlpool stars Holbrook Blinn, Walter Greene, Fania Marinoff, Philip Robson.
When was Life's Whirlpool released?
Life's Whirlpool is a 1916 drama film.
Where can I watch Life's Whirlpool?
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