The Parasite (1925)

The Parasite

1925

Drama

Synopsis

Arthur Randall becomes prosperous after divorcing his wife, Laura, and she now attempts unsuccessfully to win him back. Randall's son becomes ill, and he engages Joan Laird and her mother to care for the boy. Society misunderstands, and Joan is branded as a parasite. Laura kidnaps the boy, Bertie, and Joan gives chase. Laura's car goes over a cliff, and she is killed. Bertie survives the crash, however, and he and Joan attempt to find their way to a refuge. They become lost in the hills, and Joan manages to keep Bertie from dying until rescue comes.

Credits

Director

Louis J. Gasnier

Cast

Bruce Guerin as Bertie

Bryant Washburn as Dr. Brooks

Lilyan Tashman as Laura Randall

Madge Bellamy as Joan Laird

Mary Carr as Mrs. Laird

Owen Moore as Arthur Randall

Crew

Joseph Goodrich (Director of Photography)