Synopsis
In Puritan Boston, seamstress Hester Prynne and kindly Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale fall in love. After Dimmesdale must go away for a time to England, he returns to discover that Hester has given birth to their child and is the focus of local censure.
Ratings
IMDb7.6/10
33 audience votes
Key crew
- Victor SjöströmDirector
- Frances MarionScreenplay
- Nathaniel HawthorneWriter
Cast
- Lillian GishHester Prynne
- Lars HansonRev. Arthur Dimmesdale
- Henry B. WalthallRoger Prynne aka Roger Chillingworth
- Karl DaneGiles
- William H. TookerThe Governor
- Marcelle CordayMistress Hibbins
- Fred HerzogThe Jailer
- Jules CowlesThe Beadle
- Mary HawesPatience
- Joyce CoadPearl
- James A. MarcusA Sea Captain
- Polly MoranJeering Townswoman (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
ministerclergymanpunishmentlovesingle mothersilent filmpublic humiliationreverendseamstressstigmaadulteressmissing husband