Movie Details
Theatrical Release:February 22nd, 1917
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Apollo Pictures
Pride and the Devil (1917)
DirectorRichard Ridgely
Plot
Self-made millionaire, Mason Van Horton embodies the sin of pride after being instilled with it by the Devil. The Devil creates two mortals, a man and a woman, and sends them into the world. The man, Van Horton, is given pride, which the Devil believes will lead to his downfall. The woman, lacking specific attributes, is sent to follow Van Horton, with the Devil anticipating her influence on his downward spiral.
