The Parasite

The Parasite (1925) — drama film. Directed by Louis J. Gasnier. Starring Owen Moore, Madge Bellamy, Bryant Washburn, Mary Carr. This page maps 4 characters and 6 relationships between them as an interactive character network.

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Story Analysis

Explores themes of social climbing, maternal sacrifice, and moral redemption through a tragic accident.

Drama · 7/10 · 60 min · 1925

Arthur Randall becomes prosperous after divorcing his wife, Laura, and she now attempts unsuccessfully to win him back. Randall's son becomes ill, and he engages Joan Laird and her mother to care for the boy. Society misunderstands, and Joan is branded as a parasite. Laura kidnaps the boy, Bertie, and Joan gives chase. Laura's car goes over a cliff, and she is killed. Bertie survives the crash, however, and he and Joan attempt to find their way to a refuge. They become lost in the hills, and Joan manages to keep Bertie from dying until rescue comes.

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