Movie

The Awakening of Helena Ritchie

191650m

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Director: John W. Noble
Release date: 1916-12-18
Runtime: 50m
Language: No Language
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Rolfe Photoplays

About The Awakening of Helena Ritchie

The Awakening of Helena Ritchie is a 1916 movie in the Drama genre, directed by John W. Noble, starring Ethel Barrymore, Robert Cummings and Frank Montgomery. It has a runtime of 50 minutes. Below you can see where to watch The Awakening of Helena Ritchie in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Helena Richie leaves her drunken husband, who had killed their child, and goes to Old Chester in Pennsylvania with her friend Lloyd Pryor. Helena adopts a homeless boy, David, who had been a ward of the town's minister, Dr. Lavendar. Helena's true husband dies, but Lloyd Pryor, now tired of Helena, refuses to marry her. Helena confesses to the minister about her actual relationship with Pryor, and Dr. Lavendar forces her to give up her son. Helena agrees, certain that she is an unfit mother. Helena pleads her case and fights for her maternal rights.

Cast

Ethel Barrymore

Helena Richie

Robert Cummings

Lloyd Pryor

Frank Montgomery

Benjamin Wright

James A. Furey

Dr. Lavendar (as J.A. Furey)

Maurice Steuart

Little David (as Maury Steuart)

Hassan Mussalli

Sam Wright

William A. Williams

Deacon Wright (as William Williams)

Robert Whittier

Frederick Richie

Charles Goodrich

Dr. King

Hattie Delaro

Mrs. King

Mary Asquith

Mrs. Wright

Themes & keywords

based on novel or book

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Awakening of Helena Ritchie in United States?+

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The Awakening of Helena Ritchie is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is The Awakening of Helena Ritchie?+

The Awakening of Helena Ritchie has a runtime of 50 minutes (50 minutes).

Who stars in The Awakening of Helena Ritchie?+

The Awakening of Helena Ritchie stars Ethel Barrymore, Robert Cummings, Frank Montgomery, James A. Furey and Maurice Steuart.

When did The Awakening of Helena Ritchie come out?+

The Awakening of Helena Ritchie is a 1916 movie directed by John W. Noble.

What genre is The Awakening of Helena Ritchie?+

The Awakening of Helena Ritchie is Drama film.

Who directed The Awakening of Helena Ritchie?+

The Awakening of Helena Ritchie was directed by John W. Noble.