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The Scoffer

September 1, 1920

70 minutes

Allan Dwan

Drama

Overview

Dr. Stannard Wayne -- like all "good" men of the times -- is a God-fearing soul. He marries the former mistress of his friend, Dr. Arthur Richards, without knowing her past. Richards, an abortionist, resumes his affair with the woman and runs off with her. But before he leaves, he frames Wayne for one of the illegal operations he has done, and the innocent man is sent to prison for five years. When he gets out, Wayne has become angry and cynical.

Movie Details

Release Date

September 1, 1920

Runtime

70 minutes

Director

Allan Dwan

Production Companies

Mayflower Photoplay Company

Cast

Mary Thurman

Margaret Haddon

James Kirkwood

Dr. Stannard Wayne

Philo McCullough

Dr. Arthur Richards

Rhea Mitchell

Alice Porn

Noah Beery

Boorman

Eugenie Besserer

Boorman's Wife

Georgie Stone

Boorman's Son

Ward Crane

The Albany Kid

John Burton

Old Dabney

Bernard J. Durning

Parson Carson (as Bernard Durning)