The Valley of Decision
1916•50m•Released
Drama
Reformer Arnold Gray fights child labor and social issues. An ambitious clubwoman, Rhoda Lewis, helps him secure a gubernatorial nomination. Arnold marries a respected writer named Jane Morton. When Jane becomes pregnant, Arnold fears a child will hinder his political career. Pressured by Rhoda and Arnold, Jane suffers acute depression over the situation. Arnold wins the election, but Jane dies shortly after. Grief-stricken, Arnold dreams of his unborn son and wakes to find his wife alive, realizing the tragedy was only a nightmare.
Director
Rae Berger
Writer
Richard Bennett
Languages
No Language
Studio
American Film Company
Cast
Richard Bennett
Arnold Gray
Adrienne Morrison
Jane Morton
George Periolat
Dr. Brainard
Constance Bennett
Unborn soul
Joan Bennett
Unborn soul
Barbara Bennett
Unborn soul
Blanche Bennett
Woman
Rhoda Lewis
Blanche Hanson
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