Cast
Mary Thurman
as Margaret Haddon
James Kirkwood
as Dr. Stannard Wayne
Philo McCullough
as Dr. Arthur Richards
Rhea Mitchell
as Alice Porn
Noah Beery
as Boorman
Eugenie Besserer
as Boorman's Wife
Georgie Stone
as Boorman's Son
Ward Crane
as The Albany Kid
John Burton
as Old Dabney
Bernard J. Durning
as Parson Carson (as Bernard Durning)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1920
Runtime1h 10m
LanguageNo Language
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorAllan Dwan
WritersCarl Krusada, Lillian Ducey
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Scoffer
About The Scoffer
Dr. Stannard Wayne -- like all "good" men of the times -- is a God-fearing soul. He marries the former mistress of his friend, Dr. Arthur Richards, without knowing her past. Richards, an abortionist, resumes his affair with the woman and runs off with her. But before he leaves, he frames Wayne for one of the illegal operations he has done, and the innocent man is sent to prison for five years. When he gets out, Wayne has become angry and cynical.
Directed by Allan Dwan, The Scoffer leans on a strong ensemble — Mary Thurman, James Kirkwood, Philo McCullough — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1920.
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