The Strength of the Weak Trailer (1916)

12 March 1916 Drama 50 mins

Soon after Pauline D'Arcy, an untutored country girl from the Northwest, is left destitute by the death of her father, she falls in love with a middle-aged married man, John Adams, whose alias is Abbott. Although never intending to marry her, Abbott promises to send Pauline to college. During her studies, she falls in love with her lover's son Richard, while at the same time establishing a literary career. She anonymously publishes a novel based on her experiences and it becomes a best seller.

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Cast

Mary Fuller as Pauline D'Arcy

Edwards Davis as John Adams, aka Abbott

Harry Hilliard as Richard Adams

Curtis Benton as Tom Dare

Clara Beyers as Clara La Joie

Crew

Alice M. Smith Theatre Play

Lucius Henderson Director

William Addison Lathrop Writer

Charlotte Thompson Theatre Play

International Releases Dates

United States 12 March 1916

Production Companies

Universal Film Manufacturing Company

Bluebird Photoplays

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