
The Crucible of Life
1918, English. Directed by Harry Lambart.
After a brief and unhappy marriage, Gladys Dale finds work as the companion to Diana Dorset, the daughter of a society matron. Mrs. Dorset also has a spendthrift son, Robert, who makes a number of unwelcome advances to Gladys. However, with the arrival of Edwin Fairfax, Mrs. Dorset's younger brother, Gladys finds a soul mate. But then Fairfax has to report for duty in France (being as World War I is going on) and he leaves.
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 1 February 1918
- Country
- United States of America
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What The Crucible of Life is based on
The Crucible of Life is adapted from a play or musical.
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The Crucible of Life runs 69 minutes (1h 9m).
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The Crucible of Life is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Crucible of Life isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 February 1918. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Crucible of Life?
If you liked The Crucible of Life, try The Last Rifleman, Paths of Glory, Mansfield Park.
Who directed The Crucible of Life?
The Crucible of Life (1918) was directed by Harry Lambart and stars Grace Darmond, Frank O'Connor, Winifred Harris.
What is The Crucible of Life based on?
The Crucible of Life is adapted from a play or musical.