Caste (1913) User Reviews

Many laughable incidents and there are situations of deep pathos

[deickemeyer · 18 November 2017]

Fine comedy drama. It was applauded at the City Theater by a morning house. There are many laughable incidents and there are situations of deep pathos. When Mabel Trunnelle, as Polly Eccles, led Bigelow Cooper, playing Captain Hawtree, a foppish English officer, a dance of attendance there was much laughter. Gertrude McCoy as Polly Eccles, who marries an aristocrat (Richard Tucker), plays her part with fine feeling and real artistry. Mr. Tucker plays well. William West as the drunken Eccles does good character work, as also does Barry O'Moore as Sam Gerridge. Mrs. Williams is convincing in the unpopular part of the mother of the aristocrat. There is real comedy, when Mr. and Mrs. Gerridge behold the entrance of the supposed dead D'Alroy. The climax is splendidly handled and gives the picture an unusual punch. C. Jay Williams directs the production. - The Moving Picture World, September 27, 1913