The Blot

Story

Synopsis

Professor Griggs, teaching at the college, doesn't get paid a living wage; his next door neighbor, successful shoemaker Olsen, has money and plentiful food, while the Griggses have hardly any. When the professor's rich student Phil West falls for beautiful Griggs daughter Amelia and also befriends the poor Reverend Gates (a young man who is also in love with Amelia), he observes the difference in his life and theirs and tries to help make a difference.

Director

Lois Weber

Writers

Lois Weber, Marion Orth

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

4 September 1921

Ensemble

Cast

• Philip Hubbard

  Prof. Andrew Theodore Griggs

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  Margaret McWade

  Mrs. Griggs

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  Claire Windsor

  Amelia Griggs

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  Louis Calhern

  Phil West

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  Marie Walcamp

  Juanita Claredon

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  William H. O'Brien

  College Student (uncredited)

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  Gertrude Short

  Neighbor Olsen's Daughter (uncredited)

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  Larry Steers

  Dinner Guest (uncredited)