The Birth of Character

Overview

A prologue shows an alchemist about to be burned at the stake. Before dying, he claims that his theory is correct: in an effort to overcome external conditions, man develops his character. In modern times, Harry Thorn loves Grace Dupont, but after losing his money he drifts toward crime. He steals a necklace, and when Grace finds out she cancels their engagement. Harry decides to give himself up, thereby finally establishing some strength of character. When he gets out of jail, Grace takes him back, but Harry has to face one more temptation. Alice Farley, who loves him but whom he has spurned, tries to lure him back to crime, but with Grace's help Harry manages to resist.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 1, 1916

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Equitable Motion Pictures Corporation

Cast

William Courtleigh,Muriel Ostriche

Director

E. Mason Hopper

Writer

Marc Edmund Jones

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0157401