Plot Summary

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.

Movie Details

Original Title
The Strength of the Weak
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Cast

Mary Fuller as Pauline D'Arcy

Mary Fuller

Pauline D'Arcy

Edwards Davis as John Adams, aka Abbott

Edwards Davis

John Adams, aka Abbott

Harry Hilliard as Richard Adams

Harry Hilliard

Richard Adams

Curtis Benton as Tom Dare

Curtis Benton

Tom Dare

Clara Beyers as Clara La Joie

Clara Beyers

Clara La Joie

Production Companies

Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Bluebird Photoplays