The Pit

Overview

Novice businessman Curtis Jadwin is introduced to the world of grain speculation by veteran broker Charles Cressler. At a performance of Faust, Curtis meets and falls in love with Laura Dearborn, the sweetheart of artist Sheldon Corthell. Curtis pursues Laura and finally convinces her to marry him, but soon after their wedding, he neglects her for his business. In her loneliness, Laura renews her relationship with Sheldon and the lovers plan to elope. When Curtis is ruined on the market, however, Laura rejects her lover and comforts her husband.

Key Crew

Top Cast

Wilton Lackaye

Jadwin

Chester Barnett

Landry

Milton Sills

Corthell

Alec B. Francis

Cressler

Julia Stuart

Aunt Wess

J. Gunnis Davis

Crookes's clerk

Hattie Delaro

Mrs. Cressler

George Ingleton

Jadwin's butler

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