The Blasphemer
The Blasphemer is a 1921 American silent drama film directed by O. E. Goebel and starring George Howard and Augusta Anderson. It was produced by the Catholic Art Association.
Plot
The story revolves around John Harden, a Wall Street banker whose absence in faith leads to a life of despair and poverty. Having risen to a position of power on Wall Street, he boasts about his successes, claiming that he is the master of his fate, not God nor the devil. Soon afterwards, though, his family goes into poverty and his friends leave him. His faith is restored when he rescues his daughter who was being kept hostage in a Chinese opium den.[1][2]
Cast
- George Howard - John Harden
- Augusta Anderson - Mrs. Anderson
- Irving Cummings - Chinese Opium Den Operator
References
- ^ "The Blasphemer (1921)". Nuray Pictures.
- ^ "The Blasphemer". AFI.
External links
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