Movie Description
Pillars of Society
(1916)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
Cast
Karsten Bernick
Lona Tonnesen
Johan Tonnesen
Karsten's Mother (as Josephine B. Crowell)
Madame Linda Dorf (as Olga Gray)
Monsieur Dorf (uncredited)
Betty's Aunt (uncredited)
Nurse (uncredited)
Betty
Little Dina Dorf (uncredited)
Pastor (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitlePillars of Society
Status Released
Release Information
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1916-08-27
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 00h 50m
Production CompaniesFine Arts Film Company
Genres
- Drama
