The Scarlet Letter

The story

In Puritan Boston, seamstress Hester Prynne and kindly Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale fall in love. After Dimmesdale must go away for a time to England, he returns to discover that Hester has given birth to their child and is the focus of local censure.

Cast & crew

Lillian GishHester Prynne

Lars HansonRev. Arthur Dimmesdale

Henry B. WalthallRoger Prynne aka Roger Chillingworth

Karl DaneGiles

William H. TookerThe Governor

Marcelle CordayMistress Hibbins

Fred Herzog

Fred HerzogThe Jailer

Jules CowlesThe Beadle

Mary Hawes

Mary HawesPatience

Joyce CoadPearl

James A. MarcusA Sea Captain

Polly MoranJeering Townswoman (uncredited)