Sold for Marriage
About Sold for Marriage
Marfa, a poor Russian girl, loves a young man who has no money. Her uncle wants her to marry a rich old man. When she refuses, he takes her to the United States to sell her in marriage. Her lover, an immigrant back from America, sails on the same ship. In the United States he finds the police will help him get her free.
Cast & crew
More about Sold for Marriage
Christy Cabanne directed it for Triangle. The working title was Marja of the Steppes. Lillian Gish plays Marfa. Frank Bennett, Walter Long, Allan Sears, Pearl Elmore, and Curt Rehfeld are billed. It was released in 1916. A print is at the Library of Congress.
Themes
Preservation
A print is preserved at the Library of Congress.
Notes
- The working title was Marja of the Steppes.
- Gish plays the girl the uncle tries to sell.
- The lover learns the American police will act for her.
Scenes
- The uncle puts Marfa on a ship to be married for money.
- Her lover finds the police will help.
Also available
- Library of Congress
