Civilization's Child - 1916

After an idyllic mountain life in Russia, Berna goes to live with her uncle in the Jewish section of Kiev, arriving just as Cossacks massacre most of the Jews in the city. Berna escapes to New York and works at a sweatshop controlled by Boss Jim McManus, but he seduces her, then throws her out on the street, and she becomes a prostitute. Berna later marries Nicolay Turgenev, a young musician,

50min
1916
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10

Cast

William H. Thompson profile pictureWilliam H. ThompsonBoss Jim McManus
Jack Standing profile pictureJack StandingNicolay Turgenev
Dorothy Dalton profile pictureDorothy DaltonEllen McManus

About Civilization's Child

Civilization's Child Overview

After an idyllic mountain life in Russia, Berna goes to live with her uncle in the Jewish section of Kiev, arriving just as Cossacks massacre most of the Jews in the city. Berna escapes to New York and works at a sweatshop controlled by Boss Jim McManus, but he seduces her, then throws her out on the street, and she becomes a prostitute. Berna later marries Nicolay Turgenev, a young musician,

Runtime: 50min

Extra details

Original Title: Civilization's Child
Original Language: English
Directed By: Charles Giblyn
Production Companies
New York Motion PictureKay-Bee Pictures