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The Pitfall

The Pitfall

Dec 19, 1913 · 20m

Director

Reginald Barker

Overview

Pretty country girl Hazel Dorn sings in her church choir when she sees a newspaper advertisement for chorus girls placed by theatrical manager John Hern. Despite her mother's pleas, she leaves home for the city. Hern has personal reasons for hiring the young girl and intends to lure her to her ruin. However, another, older girl, Fannie Rice, who has already been a victim of Hern, contrives to save Hazel.

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What is The Pitfall about?

Pretty country girl Hazel Dorn sings in her church choir when she sees a newspaper advertisement for chorus girls placed by theatrical manager John Hern. Despite her mother's pleas, she leaves home for the city. Hern has personal reasons for hiring the young girl and intends to lure her to her ruin. However, another, older girl, Fannie Rice, who has already been a victim of Hern, contrives to…

When was The Pitfall released?

The Pitfall was released on December 19, 1913.

How long is The Pitfall?

The Pitfall runs 20 minutes.

Who directed The Pitfall?

The Pitfall was directed by Reginald Barker.

Who is in the cast of The Pitfall?

The cast of The Pitfall includes Margaret Thompson (Hazel Dorn), Leona Hutton (Fannie Rice), Gayne Whitman (Jim Bell), William Clifford and Walter Belasco (The Traitor).

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