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Pillars of Society

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Karsten Bernick is a wealthy Norwegian shipping tycoon and community leader who hides a past built on lies and moral hypocrisy. He was involved in a youthful affair in Paris with a married Bohemian actress; Bernick let his brother-in-law take the blame and fled to America, while also spreading a rumor that the man stole family money. When the wronged brother-in-law returns home years later demanding that Bernick clear his name Bernick tries to protect his social standing and financial empire from ruin, forcing a dramatic reckoning with his deceit.

Directed byRaoul Walsh

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 50m
Language
EN
Released
August 27, 1916
Studios
Fine Arts Film Company

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Henry B. Walthall

Henry B. Walthall

Karsten Bernick

Mary Alden

Mary Alden

Lona Tonnesen

George Beranger

George Beranger

Johan Tonnesen

Josephine Crowell

Josephine Crowell

Karsten's Mother (as Josephine B. Crowell)

Olga Grey

Olga Grey

Madame Linda Dorf (as Olga Gray)

Joseph Singleton

Joseph Singleton

Monsieur Dorf (uncredited)

Loyola O'Connor

Loyola O'Connor

Betty's Aunt (uncredited)

Jennie Lee

Jennie Lee

Nurse (uncredited)

Juanita Archer

Betty

Edna Mae Wilson

Little Dina Dorf (uncredited)

Creative team
Directed by
Raoul Walsh
Raoul Walsh

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