The Gates of Eden (1916)
Synopsis
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.
Release Date: 1916-10-30
Runtime: 50 minutes
Director: John H. Collins
Top Cast
- Viola Dana as Eve / Evelyn
- Augustus Phillips as Joseph
- Bob Walker as William Bard
- Edward Earle as Rodney
- Grace Stevens as Eldress Sarah
- Fred C. Jones as Huxley
- Harry Linson as Shaker Brother
- George D. Melville as Mr. Bard
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