The Scarlet Letter
DramaHistory
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
Lillian GishHester Prynne
Lars HansonRev. Arthur Dimmesdale
Henry B. WalthallRoger Prynne aka Roger Chillingworth
Karl DaneGiles
William H. TookerThe Governor
Marcelle CordayMistress HibbinsFred HerzogThe Jailer
Jules CowlesThe BeadleMary HawesPatience
Joyce CoadPearl
James A. MarcusA Sea Captain
Polly MoranJeering Townswoman (uncredited)
