Overview

Professor Griggs, teaching at the college, doesn't get paid a living wage; his next door neighbor, successful shoemaker Olsen, has money and plentiful food, while the Griggses have hardly any. When the professor's rich student Phil West falls for beautiful Griggs daughter Amelia and also befriends the poor Reverend Gates (a young man who is also in love with Amelia), he observes the difference in his life and theirs and tries to help make a difference.

Cast

Philip Hubbard, Margaret McWade, Claire Windsor, Louis Calhern, Marie Walcamp, William H. O'Brien, Gertrude Short, Larry Steers

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What is "The Blot" about?

Professor Griggs, teaching at the college, doesn't get paid a living wage; his next door neighbor, successful shoemaker Olsen, has money and plentiful food, while the Griggses have hardly any. When the professor's rich student Phil West falls for beautiful Griggs daughter Amelia and also befriends the poor Reverend Gates (a young man who is also in love with Amelia), he observes the difference in his life and theirs and tries to help make a difference.

When was "The Blot" released?

The Blot was released in 1921.

Who stars in "The Blot"?

The cast includes Philip Hubbard, Margaret McWade, Claire Windsor, Louis Calhern.