The Better Way (1911): cast, story & where to watch
1911 · Film
Released in 1911, The Better Way is a notable film directed by Thomas H. Ince, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. A lost film. Louis Perry is discharged from the penitentiary, having served his sentence. He immediately resumes relations with his evil companions. One day he happens to meet Lillian Garvey, a Salvation Army worker. One of his companions insults her and Louis resents it and incurs his enmity. Lillian is the only good woman he has known for years and he learns to love her. Her influence tempts him to abandon the life he is leading, and he attends the services and becomes converted. Just at this juncture Madeline Raymond, a woman of the underworld, who was his sweetheart before he was arrested, again comes into his life.
Who’s in it. The Better Way stars King Baggot as Louis Perry - a Reformed Crook, Mary Pickford as Lillian Garvey - a Salvation Army Lass and Owen Moore.
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- Where can I watch The Better Way (1911)?
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- Who stars in The Better Way?
- The Better Way stars King Baggot, Mary Pickford and Owen Moore.
- When was The Better Way released?
- The Better Way was released in 1911, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.