The Yellow Pawn (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film
Released in 1916, The Yellow Pawn is a drama and romance film directed by George Melford, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. An artist is in the countryside, painting, when he meets a girl in a roadster. They fall in love, but the girl marries a lawyer for his money. She should have waited -- the artist becomes a huge success, commanding a thousand dollars for a portrait sitting. The girl convinces her husband to let the artist paint her, but one night while she is visiting his studio, a thieving relative of his enters and is killed by a servant. To protect the girl, the artist allows himself to be accused of the murder. Her husband happens to be the prosecuting attorney, and when she reveals she was at the artist's home the night of the murder, he prepares to shoot the artist himself. But before he can raise his gun, the servant stabs him to death.
Who’s in it. The Yellow Pawn stars Wallace Reid as James Weldon, Cleo Ridgely as Kate Turner, Tom Forman as Philip Grant and William Conklin as Allen Perry, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Yellow Pawn page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Yellow Pawn tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Yellow Pawn (1916)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Yellow Pawn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Yellow Pawn?
- The Yellow Pawn stars Wallace Reid, Cleo Ridgely, Tom Forman, William Conklin and Irene Aldwyn.
- When was The Yellow Pawn released?
- The Yellow Pawn was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.