The Stolen Triumph (1916): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1916, The Stolen Triumph is a drama film directed by David Thompson, running about 50 minutes.

What it’s about. Edwin Rowley is a talented but uncommercial playwright. Stephen Hunt is a successful theatrical manager. Rowley finishes a brilliant play and sends it to Hunt for production. Recognizing it as a masterpiece, Hunt puts his own name on the play and produces it, achieving fame as a playwright. Upon discovery of the theft the shock is too much for Rowley’s wife, who dies. Rowley, devastated, loses his sanity and disappears. Hunt decides to adopt Rowley's orphaned son and raises him as his own. Years later, Rowley, wandering aimlessly, sees a poster advertising his play with his own name on it. This sight brings him back to his senses. Rowley and Hunt are reconciled, and Rowley finally receives public recognition and enjoys his success as the true author of the play.

Who’s in it. The Stolen Triumph stars Julius Steger as Edwin Rowley, Harry Burkhardt as Stephen Hunt, Clara Whipple as Mrs. Hunt and Clara Blandick as Mrs. Rowley, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Stolen Triumph sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Stolen Triumph page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Stolen Triumph tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.