The Stain (1914): cast, story & where to watch
1914 · Film
Released in 1914, The Stain is a drama film directed by Frank Powell, running about 66 minutes.
What it’s about. An ambitious bank teller (Edward Jose) steals a large deposit and starts life over under an assumed name. While he is becoming a lawyer and making his way up the ladder of success with the help of a political boss, the wife he left behind (Eleanor Woodruff) remains destitute and is forced to give up her child to an orphanage. The girl is adopted and grows up (played as an adult by Virginia Pearson) to become the secretary to an honest young lawyer. But the girl has the same quirk that her father had, and it causes her to steal a bracelet at a department store. She is arrested and finds herself before her father, who is now a judge.
Who’s in it. The Stain stars Edward José as Stevens (later The Judge), Thurlow Bergen as The Young Lawyer, Virginia Pearson as Stevens' Daughter and Eleanor Woodruff as Stevens' Wife, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Stain page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Stain tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Stain (1914)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Stain change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Stain?
- The Stain stars Edward José, Thurlow Bergen, Virginia Pearson, Eleanor Woodruff and Sam J. Ryan.
- When was The Stain released?
- The Stain was released in 1914, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.