Environment (1917)
In their small-minded New England village Liz and her alcoholic father are rejected by the townspeople. When the new minister, Henry Penfield, comes to town he is attracted to Liz. Also arriving on the same train is young artist Arnold Brice. He takes a fancy to the prettiest girl in town, Mildred Holcombe who is the daughter of a deacon of the church. Mildred and Arnold fall in love, but her brother Arthur threatens to kill the artist if he finds them together. Heedless of Arthur's threats, Mildred goes to Arnold's studio, however Liz sees Arthur following and runs to the studio to warn them. Upon Arthur arrival Liz makes it seem it was she having an affair with Arnold. The deacons plan to banish Liz but Henry discovers the truth, resigns and announces his engagement to Liz.
Director: James Kirkwood
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Mary Miles Minter as Liz Simpkins |
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George Fisher as Henry Pennfield |
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Harvey Clark as John Simppkins |
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George Periolat as David Holcombe |
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Margaret Shelby as Mildred Holcombe |
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Gayne Whitman as Arnold Brice |
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Lucille Ward as Mrs. Bloom |
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John Vosper as Reuben |
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Emma Kluge as Mrs. Holcombe |
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Arthur Howard as Arthur Holcombe |
| Directing | James Kirkwood | Director |
| Writing | James Kirkwood | Writer |
