The Potter and the Clay
1914 film
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The Potter and the Clay is a 1914 American silent short film directed by George Melford.
Directed byGeorge Melford
Story byMrs. Owen Bronson
Starring
- Douglas Gerrard: Bertram Trent – a Man of Wealth
- Ollie Kirke (Ollie Kirkby): Elsie Trent, Bertram's Wife
- Cleo Ridgeley (Cleo Ridgely): Dorothy Trent, the Daughter
- Marin Sais: Rose Masters
- Elsie Maison: Lillian Masters, Rose's Daughter
- Thomas G. Lingham: Gates, a Gambler
- Jane Wolfe: Undetermined Role
Color processBlack and white
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| Directed by | George Melford |
| Story by | Mrs. Owen Bronson |
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| Color process | Black and white |
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| Distributed by | General Film Company |
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Running time | 20 minutes (2 reels) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
Plot
Cast
- Douglas Gerrard as Bertram Trent – a Man of Wealth
- Ollie Kirkby as Elsie Trent, Bertram's Wife
- Cleo Ridgely as Dorothy Trent, the Daughter
- Marin Sais as Rose Masters
- Elsie Maison as Lillian Masters, Rose's Daughter
- Thomas G. Lingham as Gates, a Gambler
- Jane Wolfe
Production
The film was produced by Kalem Company.
Release
The film was distributed by General Film Company, and was released in American cinemas on September 21, 1914.