The Scarlet Road (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1916, The Scarlet Road is a drama film, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Twenty-one-year-old Harry Tremaine has perfected an airplane motor which he hopes will make his fortune a dream he shares with his fiancée, Alice. One night Harry receives word that his father, who has been leading a hermit's life out West, has suddenly died. He discovers through his miserly ways his father left him a fortune of $200,000. Flush with his new wealth Harry becomes ensnared by Betty Belgrave, a cabaret entertainer, and her dancing partner, Wilbur Lorimer and it not long before he has squandered his money. Though desperate when he sees a young girl in danger of drowning, Harry rescues her, and her grateful millionaire father provides the capital to make Harry’s airplane motor a reality. Alice and he are married while Betty becomes a derelict.
Who’s in it. The Scarlet Road stars Malcolm Duncan as Harry Tremaine, Anna Q. Nilsson as Betty Belgrave, Della Connor as Alice Holbrook and Iva Shepard as Mrs. Holbrook, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Scarlet Road 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 Scarlet Road page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Scarlet Road tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Scarlet Road (1916)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Scarlet Road change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Scarlet Road worth watching?
- The Scarlet Road holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Scarlet Road?
- The Scarlet Road stars Malcolm Duncan, Anna Q. Nilsson, Della Connor, Iva Shepard and John Jarrott.
- When was The Scarlet Road released?
- The Scarlet Road was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.