Film

The Hungry Heart

1917 · 50m · Drama

After their wedding, Richard Vaughan and his wife Courtney take up residence in Richard's ancestral home. Courtney, despised by Nanny, the old housekeeper, and neglected by her husband, who buries himself in his chemical experiments, leads a lonely life. Consequently, when experimental chemist Basil Gallatin pays a lengthy visit to the Vaughan home, Courtney finds herself attracted to him. One day, during Richard's absence, a burglar alarm places Courtney and Gallatin in a compromising situation.

Pauline Frederick

Courtney Vaughan

Howard Hall

Richard Vaughan

Robert Cain

Basil Gallatin

Helen Lindroth

Nanny

Eldean Steuart

Winchie

• Robert G. VignolaDirector
• Charles MaigneWriter
• David Graham PhillipsWriter

Release date

November 5, 1917

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

50m

Genres

Drama