The White Sin (1924): cast, story & where to watch
1924 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1924, The White Sin is a drama and romance film directed by William A. Seiter, running about 47 minutes.
What it’s about. Wealthy playboy Grant Van Gore means to have his way with his beautiful maid, the innocent Hattie Lou. He swears his love to the naive girl, and in an act so heinous as to defy belief, has the captain of his yacht perform a fake marriage ceremony. He ruins poor Hattie Lou, and then abandons her ashore the very next morning. A year later, the destitute girl and her starving baby are wandering the streets. When she sees a newspaper headline announcing that Grant has drowned at sea, Hattie Lou hatches a desperate plan for survival. She will present herself to the wealthy Van Gore's, who cannot fail to provide for their late son's widow and child!
Who’s in it. The White Sin stars Madge Bellamy as Hattie Lou Harkness, John Bowers as Grant Van Gore, Francelia Billington as Grace Van Gore and Hallam Cooley as Spencer Van Gore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The White Sin has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The White Sin page.
If you liked it. Fans of The White Sin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The White Sin (1924)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The White Sin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The White Sin worth watching?
- The White Sin holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The White Sin?
- The White Sin stars Madge Bellamy, John Bowers, Francelia Billington, Hallam Cooley and James Corrigan.