The Oath
Drama
Hugh Coleman, a poor young man, secretly marries Minna Hart, the daughter of a wealthy banker. Hugh attempts to break the news to Minna's father gently by appearing to ask permission to marry her, but before the truth is revealed,...
Director
Raoul Walsh
Writers
William J. Locke, Ralph Spence
Stars
Miriam Cooper, Robert Fischer, Conway Tearle
Release Date
April 10, 1921
Language
None
Country
United States
🎭 Top Cast
Miriam Cooper
as Minna Hart
Robert Fischer
as Israel Hart
Conway Tearle
as Hugh Coleman
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Henry Clive
as Gerard Merriam
Ricca Allen
as Anna Cassaba
Anna Q. Nilsson
as Irene Lansing
🎬 Technical Specs
Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Filming Location
Biograph Studios, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Production
Mayflower Photoplay Company
🏷️ Keywords
lost filmjewsgentilemurdermelodrama
🎯 Categories
Drama
💡 Did You Know?
Miriam Cooper was responsible for most of the production, from costuming to casting. She enjoyed making it and found it to be some of her best work. Ironically it got the worst reviews of her career and according to her it was 'the only picture of Raoul's to lose money'.
📖 Synopsis
Hugh Coleman, a poor young man, secretly marries Minna Hart, the daughter of a wealthy banker. Hugh attempts to break the news to Minna's father gently by appearing to ask permission to marry her, but before the truth is revealed,...