The Soul Market

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The Soul Market
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Directed by Francis J. Grandon
Written by Aaron Hoffman
Starring Olga Petrova
CinematographyGeorge Peters
Production
companies
Popular Plays and Players Inc
Distributed by Metro Pictures
Release date
  • March 12, 1916 (1916-03-12)
Running time
50 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent (English intertitles)

The Soul Market is a 1916 American silent drama film directed by Francis J. Grandon. The film is considered to be lost. [1] [2]

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Plot

Olga Petrova plays Elaine Elton, a famous actress who is engaged to a powerful producer. She meets a millionaire, who poses as a chauffeur to conquer her because he knows she dislikes rich men. She falls in love with him but cannot accept his proposal of marriage because of her engagement to the producer. [3] [4]

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References

  1. Kear, Lynn (2009). Evelyn Brent: The Life and Films of Hollywood's Lady Crook. p. 125. ISBN   978-0-7864-4363-5.
  2. "Soul Market". Lcweb2.loc.gov. October 24, 2017. Retrieved October 24, 2017.
  3. "The Soul Market". allmovie. Retrieved September 13, 2012.
  4. "Detail view of Movies Page". Afi.com. Retrieved October 24, 2017.