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| Directed by | Joseph W. Smiley George Loane Tucker |
| Written by | Herbert Brenon |
| Produced by | IMP Studios |
| Starring | King Baggot Lucille Young William Robert Daly |
| Distributed by | Motion Picture Distributors and Sales Company |
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Running time | Approx. 15 minutes (1reel) |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | Silent English intertitles |
The Scarlet Letter (1911) is a silent drama motion picture short starring King Baggot, Lucille Young, and William Robert Daly.
DirectedbyJoseph W. Smiley and George Loane Tucker and producedbyCarl Laemmle's IMP Studios, the screenplay was adaptedbyHerbert Brenon based on the historical 1850 novel of the same titlebyNathaniel Hawthorne.
This second silent version of The Scarlet Letter was IMP's first "IMP Film De Luxe." While only 1000 feet (300 m) in length, it was at that time considered a feature film. It was a critical success and showcased IMP star King Baggot as a serious actor.
Set in 17th century Massachusetts, it is the classic story of a young woman, Hester Prynne (played by Lucille Young), who is forced by her Puritan community to wear a scarlet "A" (for adultery) because she had a daughter by another man while her husband was away.
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