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Poster for Discontent

Allen G. Siegler, Lois Weber

Discontent

English / 1916 / 28m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.24/5·445 ratings·129 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

Ed Brown plays a old war veteran tired of living in a veterans' home and decides to move in with his wealthy nephew.

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May 2021
Position 17
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Silent-Cinema Trailblazer: Directed by Lois Weber
Position 2

Credits

Crew

DirectorAllen G. Siegler, Lois Weber

WriterLois Weber

Cast

J. Edwin Brownas Pearson

Charles Hammondas Pearson's Nephew

Katherine Griffithas The Nephew's Wife

Marie Walcampas The Nephew's Daughter

Alva D. Blakeas The Nephew's Son

Double Feature

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Discontent (1916) | Criteria