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Environment (1917)

1917-04-16 · 50m · EN
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In their small-minded New England village Liz and her alcoholic father are rejected by the townspeople. When the new minister, Henry Penfield, comes to town he is attracted to Liz. Also arriving on the same train is young artist Arnold Brice. He takes a fancy to the prettiest girl in town, Mildred Holcombe who is the daughter of a deacon of the church. Mildred and Arnold fall in love, but her brother Arthur threatens to kill the artist if he finds them together. Heedless of Arthur's threats, Mildred goes to Arnold's studio, however Liz sees Arthur following and runs to the studio to warn them. Upon Arthur arrival Liz makes it seem it was she having an affair with Arnold. The deacons plan to banish Liz but Henry discovers the truth, resigns and announces his engagement to Liz.

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James KirkwoodDirector, Writer

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Mary Miles MinterMary Miles MinterLiz SimpkinsGeorge FisherGeorge FisherHenry PennfieldHarvey ClarkHarvey ClarkJohn SimppkinsGeorge PeriolatGeorge PeriolatDavid HolcombeMargaret ShelbyMargaret ShelbyMildred HolcombeGayne WhitmanGayne WhitmanArnold BriceLucille WardLucille WardMrs. BloomJohn VosperJohn VosperReubenEmma KlugeEmma KlugeMrs. HolcombeArthur HowardArthur HowardArthur Holcombe

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What is Environment about?

In their small-minded New England village Liz and her alcoholic father are rejected by the townspeople. When the new minister, Henry Penfield, comes to town he is attracted to Liz. Also arriving on the same train is young artist Arnold Brice. He takes a fancy to the prettiest girl in town, Mildred Holcombe who is the daughter of a deacon of the church. Mildred and Arnold fall in love, but her brother Arthur threatens to kill the artist if he finds them together. Heedless of Arthur's threats, Mildred goes to Arnold's studio, however Liz sees Arthur following and runs to the studio to warn them. Upon Arthur arrival Liz makes it seem it was she having an affair with Arnold. The deacons plan to banish Liz but Henry discovers the truth, resigns and announces his engagement to Liz.

How long is Environment?

Environment has a runtime of 50 minutes.