The Valley of Decision (1916)
50 min
Reformer Arnold Gray fights child labor and social issues. An ambitious clubwoman, Rhoda Lewis, helps him secure a gubernatorial nomination. Arnold marries a respected writer named Jane Morton. When Jane becomes pregnant, Arnold fears a child will hinder his political career. Pressured by Rhoda and Arnold, Jane suffers acute depression over the situation. Arnold wins the election, but Jane dies shortly after. Grief-stricken, Arnold dreams of his unborn son and wakes to find his wife alive, realizing the tragedy was only a nightmare.
- Release date
- December 4, 1916
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Richard Bennett as Arnold Gray
- Adrienne Morrison as Jane Morton
- Rhoda Lewis as Blanche Hanson
- George Periolat as Dr. Brainard
- Constance Bennett as Unborn Soul
- Joan Bennett as An 'Unborn Soul'
- Barbara Bennett as Unborn Soul
- Blanche Bennett as Woman
Crew
- Rae Berger · Director
- Richard Bennett · Writer
- Clifford Howard · Writer