The Scoffer - 1920

Dr. Stannard Wayne -- like all "good" men of the times -- is a God-fearing soul. He marries the former mistress of his friend, Dr. Arthur Richards, without knowing her past. Richards, an abortionist, resumes his affair with the woman and runs off with her. But before he leaves, he frames Wayne for one of the illegal operations he has done, and the innocent man is sent to prison for five years. When he gets out, Wayne has become angry and cynical.

1920
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10

Cast

Mary Thurman profile pictureMary ThurmanMargaret Haddon
James Kirkwood profile pictureJames KirkwoodDr. Stannard Wayne
Philo McCullough profile picturePhilo McCulloughDr. Arthur Richards
Rhea Mitchell profile pictureRhea MitchellAlice Porn
Noah Beery profile pictureNoah BeeryBoorman
Eugenie Besserer profile pictureEugenie BessererBoorman's Wife
Georgie Stone profile pictureGeorgie StoneBoorman's Son
Ward Crane profile pictureWard CraneThe Albany Kid

About The Scoffer

The Scoffer Overview

Dr. Stannard Wayne -- like all "good" men of the times -- is a God-fearing soul. He marries the former mistress of his friend, Dr. Arthur Richards, without knowing her past. Richards, an abortionist, resumes his affair with the woman and runs off with her. But before he leaves, he frames Wayne for one of the illegal operations he has done, and the innocent man is sent to prison for five years. When he gets out, Wayne has become angry and cynical.

Extra details

Original Title: The Scoffer
Original Language: English
Directed By: Allan Dwan
Production Companies
Mayflower Photoplay Company