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Life's Whirlpool is a 1917 American silent drama film written and directed by Lionel Barrymore with his sister Ethel Barrymore as the star. This is the brother and sister's only collaboration on a silent film as director and star.This film should not be confused with McTeague (also known as Life's Whirlpool), the first film adaptation of Frank Norris's McTeague.
The Lionel Barrymore directed film was produced by B. A. Rolfe and released through Metro Pictures. Barrymore would return for a short time to directing films in the early sound era. This is now considered to be a lost film.
Original Release
11/08/1917
US Release
11/08/1917
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ethel Barrymore | Esther Carey |
| Paul Everton | B.J. Hendrix |
| Alan Hale | Dr. Henry Grey |
| Reginald Carrington | John Martin |
| Ricca Allen | Ruth Martin |
| Frank Leigh | Dirk Kanset |
| Walter Hiers | Fatty Holmes |
| Harvey Bogart | Ezra Craddock |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ethel Barrymore | Esther Carey |
| Paul Everton | B.J. Hendrix |
| Alan Hale | Dr. Henry Grey |
| Reginald Carrington | John Martin |
| Ricca Allen | Ruth Martin |
| Frank Leigh | Dirk Kanset |
| Walter Hiers | Fatty Holmes |
| Harvey Bogart | Ezra Craddock |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| William A. Brady | Executive Producer |
