The Blot

The Blot (1921)

Professor Griggs, teaching at the college, doesn't get paid a living wage; his next door neighbor, successful shoemaker Olsen, has money and plentiful food, while the Griggses have hardly any. When the professor's rich student Phil West falls for beautiful Griggs daughter Amelia and also befriends the poor Reverend Gates (a young man who is also in love with Amelia), he observes the difference in his life and theirs and tries to help make a difference.

Date of release
1921-09-04
TMDB
6.3 / 10 (26)
Runtime
1h 31m
Genres
Drama
Director
Lois Weber

Casting

Interesting facts

The Blot is a 1921 American silent drama film directed by Lois Weber, who also co-wrote and produced the film. The film tackles the social problem of genteel poverty, focusing on a struggling family. It stars Philip Hubbard, Margaret McWade, Louis Calhern, and Claire Windsor.

Production

Weber filmed in real locations, using as much natural lighting as possible. Scenes were filmed on location around Los Angeles, particularly on Vermont Avenue in East Hollywood, at the then University of California, Los Angeles, now Los Angeles City College. Many supporting roles were given to non-professionals.

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