The Blot (1921 film) - Directed by Lois Weber - Full Movie

The Professor dispenses the wisdom of the ages and does not make a living wage. The sons of the rich and powerful are students lacking any motivation. The next-door neighbor of the Professor, businessman Olsen, has money and lots of food, while the Griggs have hardly any. Both Peter Olsen and Reverend Gates are taken by the beauty of young Amelia Griggs. When rich son Phil West falls for Amelia Griggs and befriends the poor Reverend Gates, he finally sees the difference in his life and theirs and tries to do something to change that.

The Blot is a 1921 American silent drama film directed by Lois Weber, who also co-wrote (with Marion Orth) and produced the film (with her then-husband, Phillips Smalley). The film tackles the social problem of genteel poverty, focusing on a struggling family. It stars Philip Hubbard, Margaret McWade, Claire Windsor, and Louis Calhern.

Directed by: Lois Weber
Written by: Lois Weber, Marion Orth
Produced by: Lois Weber, Phillips Smalley, David Gill, Kevin Brownlow
Starring: Philip Hubbard, Margaret McWade, Claire Windsor, Louis Calhern, Marie Walcamp
Cinematography: Gordon Jennings, Philip R. Du Bois
Production company: Lois Weber Productions
Distributed by: F.B. Warren Corporation
Release date: September 4, 1921
Running time: 91 minutes
Country: United States
Language: Silent (English intertitles)