''The Failure'' is a 1915 silent American
drama film
In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super-g ...
, directed by
Christy Cabanne
William Christy Cabanne (April 16, 1888 – October 15, 1950) was an American film director, screenwriter, and silent film actor.
Biography
Born in 1888, Cabanne (pronounced CAB-a-nay) started his career on stage as an actor and director. He a ...
. It stars
John Emerson, Wahnetta Hanson, and A. D. Sears, and was released on May 27, 1915.
Cast list
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John Emerson as Tom Warder
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Wahnetta Hanson as Ruth Shipman
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Allan Sears
Allan Sears (March 9, 1887 – August 18, 1942) was an American film actor who played leading roles in the 1910s and 1920s before transitioning into character roles in the 1930s. He was noted for his tall stature.
Biography
Sears was born in S ...
as Isaac Shuman
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Olga Gray as Rose
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Augustus Carney
Augustus Carney (1870–1920) was an American actor during the early 20th century. Born in Ireland in 1870, he got his start in vaudeville before entering the film industry. In his short seven-year career he appeared in over 130 films, mostly sho ...
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Films directed by Christy Cabanne
American silent feature films
American black-and-white films
Silent American drama films
1915 drama films
1915 films
1910s English-language films
1910s American films
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