The Strength of the Weak (1916)
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Soon after Pauline D'Arcy, an untutored country girl from the Northwest, is left destitute by the death of her father, she falls in love with a middle-aged married man, John Adams, whose alias is Abbott. Although never intending to marry her, Abbott promises to send Pauline to college. During her studies, she falls in love with her lover's son Richard, while at the same time establishing a literary career. She anonymously publishes a novel based on her experiences and it becomes a best seller.
- Release date
- March 12, 1916
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Mary Fuller as Pauline D'Arcy
- Edwards Davis as John Adams, aka Abbott
- Harry Hilliard as Richard Adams
- Curtis Benton as Tom Dare
- Clara Beyers as Clara La Joie
Crew
- Lucius Henderson · Director
- Alice M. Smith · Writer
- Charlotte Thompson · Writer
- William Addison Lathrop · Writer