Film

The Gates of Eden

1916 · 50m · Drama

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.

Viola Dana

Eve / Evelyn

Augustus Phillips

Joseph

Bob Walker

William Bard

Edward Earle

Rodney

Grace Stevens

Eldress Sarah

Fred C. Jones

Huxley

Harry Linson

Shaker Brother

George D. Melville

Mr. Bard

• John H. CollinsDirector · Writer
• William E. DanforthWriter

Release date

October 30, 1916

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

50m

Genres

Drama