''The Climbers'' is a

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1915 silent film produced by the

Lubin Manufacturing Company The Lubin Manufacturing Company was an American motion picture production company that produced silent films from 1896 to 1916. Lubin films were distributed with a Liberty Bell trademark. History The Lubin Manufacturing Company was formed in 1 ...

and starring

Gladys Hanson Gladys Hanson (born Gladys Hanson Snook; September 5, 1884 – February 23, 1973) was a stage and silent film actress. Early years Hanson was born Gladys Hanson Snook, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peyton Harrison Snook. Career Han ...

; it is the first filming of

Clyde Fitch Clyde Fitch (May 2, 1865 – September 4, 1909) was an American dramatist, the most popular writer for the Broadway stage of his time (c. 1890–1909). Biography Born in Elmira, New York, and educated at Holderness School and Amherst College (cl ...

's 1901 play of the same name.The AFI Catalog of Feature Films:''..The Climbers''
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Corinne Griffith Corinne Griffith (née Griffin; November 21, 1894 – July 13, 1979) was an American film actress, producer, author and businesswoman. Dubbed "The Orchid Lady of the Screen," she was widely regarded as one of the most beautiful actresses of the ...

and in 1927 also as '' The Climbers'' with

Irene Rich Irene Rich (born Irene Frances Luther; October 13, 1891 – April 22, 1988) was an American actress who worked in both silent films and talkies, as well as radio. Early life Rich was born in Buffalo, New York. At age 17, she wed Elvo Elc ...

Plot

In order to keep his social-climbing wife and daughters in the lifestyle they are accustomed to, wealthy George Hunter makes some large investments in the stock market, but the stocks crash and he loses a great deal of money. His wealthy aunt offers to bail the family out, but complications ensue.

Cast

- Blanche Sterling *

Walter Hitchcock Walter Edwin Hitchcock (1872 – June 23, 1917) was an American actor. He appeared on stage, in silent films, and had several leading roles. Career Hitchcock was born in 1872 in Malden, Massachusetts or New Castle, Maine. In his youth, Hitchco ...

- Dick Sterling *Dorothy DeWolfe - Richard Sterling Jr *Charles Brandt - John Hunter *George Soule Spencer - Ned Warden *Eleanor Barry - Mrs. Hunter *Ruth Bryan - Clara Hunter * Frankie Mann - Jessie Hunter *Edith Ritchie - Ruth Hunter *Clarence Elmer - Mr. Trotter (*Clarence Jay Elmer) *John Smiley - Dr. Steinhart *Peter Lang - Mr. Mason *Alan Quinn - Mr. Godesby *Ferdinand Tidmarsh - Mr. Walton *Walter Law - Mr. Ryder *

Betty Brice Rosetta Dewart Brice (August 4, 1888 – February 15, 1935), known professionally as Betty Brice, was an American actress in many silent films. Early life Rosetta Dewart Brice was born in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Edward Lincoln ...

as Miss Godesby * William H. Turner as Head Clerk

References

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* * 1915 films American silent feature films Lost American drama films American films based on plays 1915 drama films Silent American drama films Lubin Manufacturing Company films American black-and-white films 1915 lost films Films directed by Barry O'Neil 1910s American films 1910s English-language films English-language drama films {{1910s-drama-film-stub