The Ransom
1916, English. Directed by Edmund Lawrence.
Young Janet Osborn finds herself stuck in a loveless marriage, her only source of pleasure being her daughter. Janet has always dreamed of a career on the stage, but never had the chance. One day she meets Geoffrey Allen, a theatrical agent, and decides to try her luck at becoming an actress. However, when her husband Mark finds out, he orders her out of the house and keeps their daughter, Marcia. Moreover, her acting career sputters to a halt, and Geoffrey Allen takes advantage of her situation to make her his mistress. Years later she finds out that Marcia has become an actress--and that she, too, has become involved with Geoffrey.
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- 0h 50m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 17 January 1916
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Eve Unsell, Oliver W. Geoffreys
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What The Ransom is based on
The Ransom is adapted from a play or musical.
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The Ransom isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 January 1916. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ransom?
If you liked The Ransom, try What Maisie Knew, Hamlet, Rogue Agent.
Who directed The Ransom?
The Ransom (1916) was directed by Edmund Lawrence and stars Julia Dean, Louise Huff, Ethel Lloyd.
What is The Ransom based on?
The Ransom is adapted from a play or musical.