The Atom (1918 film)

The Atom
Pauline Starke in The Atom (1918), a film by William C. Dowlan
Directed by	William Dowlan
Written by	Catherine Carr (story & scenario)
Produced by	Triangle Film Corporation
Starring	Pauline Starke Belle Bennett
Cinematography	Elgin Lessley
Distributed by	Triangle Studios
Release date	September 15, 1918 (1918-09-15)
Running time	5 reels
Country	United States
Language	Silent..English titles

The Atom is a lost ^[1] 1918 silent film drama directed by Frank Borzage. It starred Pauline Starke and Belle Bennett. It was produced by Triangle Film Corporation and released by Triangle Studios. ^{[2] [3] [4]}

Cast

• Pauline Starke – Jenny
• Belle Bennett – Belle Hathaway
• Harry Mestayer – Montague Booth
• Ruth Handforth – Miss Miggs
• Walter E. Perkins – Oldson (*as Walter Perkins)
• Lincoln Stedman – Ethelbert
• Eugene Burr – Benson
• Tom Buckingham – Jerry
• Frank Borzage

Reception

Variety's review of The Atom was positive, praising the cinematography and described it as "a good program feature." ^[5]

References

1. "The Library of Congress/FIAF American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: The Atom". March 21, 2023. Archived from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
2. Harrison, P. S. (1918) “The Atom” Motion Pictures News Vol 18#12:1920
3. The Atom at silentera.com
4. The AFI Catalog of Feature Films 1893-1993:The Atom
5. Variety. New York City: Variety Publishing Co. September 20, 1918. p. 43.

External links

• The Atom at IMDb