The Poker Club
1915 American silent drama film, depicting moral choices and societal pressures.
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The Poker Club is a 1915 American silent drama film, not an organization with a fostering culture or methodology in the traditional sense. It represents an early example of narrative filmmaking, exploring themes of gambling, marital strife, and moral dilemmas through its plot. The production itself was a collaborative effort within the nascent film industry, demonstrating the evolving techniques and storytelling capabilities of the medium in the early 20th century. Its creation was part of a broader trend of expanding cinematic output, driven by established production companies like Thomas A. Edison, Inc., reflecting the societal appetite for new forms of entertainment.
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Director
- Walter Edwin
Writer - Walter Scott Story
Lead Actors - Arthur Ashley
- William H. Tooker
- Grace Cunard
- Frank Smith
Breakthroughs
- Early Silent Film Production: A 1915 dramatic film contributing to the development of narrative cinema during its formative years.
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Production Company
- Thomas A. Edison, Inc.: Produced "The Poker Club" as part of its cinematic output.
Source Material Author - Walter Scott Story: Wrote the story upon which the film was based.