Who directed The Street of Forgotten Men?

The movie The Street of Forgotten Men was directed by Herbert Brenon.

When was The Street of Forgotten Men released?

The Street of Forgotten Men was released in the year 1925.

What is the IMDb rating of The Street of Forgotten Men?

The Street of Forgotten Men has an IMDb rating of 6.3 out of 10.

Which country is The Street of Forgotten Men from?

The Street of Forgotten Men is a movie from United States.

What genre is The Street of Forgotten Men?

The Street of Forgotten Men is categorised as Crime, Drama in the cult cinema archive at Dbcult.

Who stars in The Street of Forgotten Men?

The Street of Forgotten Men features Riley Hatch, Anita Louise, Josephine Deffry, Lassie.

Who wrote the screenplay for The Street of Forgotten Men?

The screenplay for The Street of Forgotten Men was written by Paul Schofield, George Kibbe Turner, John Russell.

What are movies similar to The Street of Forgotten Men?

If you enjoy The Street of Forgotten Men, you might also like Ivanhoe (1913), Neptune's Daughter (1914), The Clemenceau Case (1915), The Soul of Broadway (1915).

Is The Street of Forgotten Men considered a cult classic?

Yes, The Street of Forgotten Men (1925) is featured in the Dbcult archive as a curated cult cinema title, known for its Crime and Drama qualities.

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Crime Drama

The Street of Forgotten Men

Name: The Street of Forgotten Men
Director: Herbert Brenon
Released: 1925
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Juliet Brenon, Josephine Deffry, Lassie, Mary Brian, Louise Brooks

1925·Herbert Brenon·IMDb: 6.3/10

Summary

In the grimy, deceptive underbelly of New York, we encounter Easy-Money Charley, a master of mendicancy whose theatrical performance of infirmity earns him a dubious living. His world, however, is not entirely devoid of affection, anchored by the companionship of his loyal canine. When tragedy strikes, severing this singular bond, Charley finds an unexpected, profound void. Into this emotional chasm steps the innocent progeny of a dying prostitute, an infant he impulsively adopts, seeking solace and a renewed purpose. Yet, this nascent tenderness is met with derision by his cynical cohorts, who view such sentimentality as a weakness incompatible with their hardened existence. To shield the child from their corrupting influence and the ignominious shadow of her origins, Charley orchestrates a clandestine upbringing in a serene, distant suburb, meticulously crafting a new identity for her, one untainted by his own disreputable past or her true parentage. He fosters her growth into a refined young woman, a testament to his silent sacrifice. However, the delicate equilibrium of their fabricated idyll shatters when her affections, burgeoning independently, diverge from his carefully laid plans, precipitating a profound crisis of conscience for Charley. This emotional maelstrom simultaneously presents a chilling opening for the sinister 'White-Eye' to weave his nefarious machinations into their lives, threatening to unravel the very fabric of their carefully constructed reality.

Synopsis

Easy-Money Charley, the best fake crippled beggar in New York, loses his beloved dog and adopts a dying prostitute's daughter to fill the empty place in his heart. But his fellow crooks and dissemblers mock him for sentimentality, and he disowns the child in order to bring her up secretly in the safety of a distant suburb. He brings her up as a young lady in ignorance of her true history or of his; but when he discovers that her affections have taken an unexpected slant, it brings about an end to their tranquil life, a crisis of conscience, and an opportunity for the sinister 'White-Eye' to take a hand...

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