The Stepping Stone
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The Stepping Stone | |
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Directed by | Reginald Barker Thomas H. Ince |
Starring | Frank Keenan Mary Boland |
Release date(s) | 1916 |
Country | United States |
Language | Silent film English intertitles |
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The Stepping Stone is a 1916 drama film, directed by Reginald Barker and Thomas H. Ince.
[edit] Plot
Mary Beresford is the wife of unambitious law clerk Al Beresford. Thanks to Mary 's tenacity and carefully calculated social-climbing, Al is promoted to the position of personal secretary of prominent financier Elihu Knowland. Unfortunately, success goes to Al's head like a narcotic, and soon he has alienated everyone in New York, including Mary, who runs off for parts unknown.
[edit] Cast
- Frank Keenan
- Mary Boland
- Robert McKim
- Margaret Thompson
- Joseph J. Dowling
- J. Barney Sherry