Overview

Evelyn and her boyfriend William Bard are members of a small Shaker community. They rock the community one day when they announce that they want to get married and have children, in direct opposition to the Shaker prohibition against marriage and procreating. The Shakers drive the couple out of town, but before she leaves Evelyn gives birth to a daughter, Eve. Shortly afterward Evelyn dies, and the Shakers inform William that their daughter Eve has died also. William leaves town, but vows to take his revenge on the Shakers, whom he blames for the loss of his family.

Cast

Viola Dana, Augustus Phillips, Bob Walker, Edward Earle, Grace Stevens, Fred C. Jones, Harry Linson, George D. Melville

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What is "The Gates of Eden" about?

Evelyn and her boyfriend William Bard are members of a small Shaker community. They rock the community one day when they announce that they want to get married and have children, in direct opposition to the Shaker prohibition against marriage and procreating. The Shakers drive the couple out of town, but before she leaves Evelyn gives birth to a daughter, Eve. Shortly afterward Evelyn dies, and the Shakers inform William that their daughter Eve has died also. William leaves town, but vows to take his revenge on the Shakers, whom he blames for the loss of his family.

When was "The Gates of Eden" released?

The Gates of Eden was released in 1916.

Who stars in "The Gates of Eden"?

The cast includes Viola Dana, Augustus Phillips, Bob Walker, Edward Earle.