Storyline
Karsten Bernick is a wealthy Norwegian shipping tycoon and community leader who hides a past built on lies and moral hypocrisy. He was involved in a youthful affair in Paris with a married Bohemian actress; Bernick let his brother-in-law take the blame and fled to America, while also spreading a rumor that the man stole family money. When the wronged brother-in-law returns home years later demanding that Bernick clear his name Bernick tries to protect his social standing and financial empire from ruin, forcing a dramatic reckoning with his deceit.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Henry B. Walthall
Karsten Bernick
Mary Alden
Lona Tonnesen
George Beranger
Johan Tonnesen
Josephine Crowell
Karsten's Mother (as Josephine B. Crowell)
Olga Grey
Madame Linda Dorf (as Olga Gray)
Joseph Singleton
Monsieur Dorf (uncredited)
Loyola O'Connor
Betty's Aunt (uncredited)
Jennie Lee
Nurse (uncredited)
Juanita Archer
Betty
Edna Mae Wilson
Little Dina Dorf (uncredited)
William Parsons
Pastor (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
Pillars of Society was released on August 27, 1916.
The runtime of Pillars of Society is 50m.
Pillars of Society is a Drama movie.
Pillars of Society is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Pillars of Society was directed by Raoul Walsh.
The main cast of Pillars of Society includes Henry B. Walthall, Mary Alden, George Beranger.
Pillars of Society is originally in English.