Name: The Serpent's Tooth
Genre: drama
Released: 1917
Rating: 1

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The film begins with the introduction of the principal cast and production details.

Film Introduction — Opening credits introduce the principal cast of the 1917 silent film. Characters: Faith Channing, James Winthrop, Jack Stilling, Matthew Addison-Brown, Hortense Filliard Location: Credits
Production Context — Establishes the historical and industrial setting of the film. Location: 1917 American Cinema

Key characters are formally introduced through the credited roster.

Production Context — Establishes the historical and industrial setting of the film. Location: 1917 American Cinema
Cast Listing — Detailed roster of actors and their assigned roles is presented. Characters: Faith Channing, James Winthrop, Jack Stilling, Matthew Addison-Brown, Hortense Filliard Location: Credits

The narrative centers around the titular object and character dynamics.

Cast Listing — Detailed roster of actors and their assigned roles is presented. Characters: Faith Channing, James Winthrop, Jack Stilling, Matthew Addison-Brown, Hortense Filliard Location: Credits
Title Motif — The titular object serves as the central thematic anchor. Location: Film Title

The film concludes with its preservation in historical cinema databases.

Title Motif — The titular object serves as the central thematic anchor. Location: Film Title
Archival Record — Film is cataloged across multiple historical databases. Location: Database Archives

Story Breakdown

Faith Channing Arc — Protagonist's narrative thread and central focus.
- Character Introduction — Established as the lead protagonist.
- Narrative Role — Drives the central storyline.
James Winthrop Arc — Supporting character's contribution to the plot.
- Character Introduction — Listed as a principal supporting role.
- Narrative Role — Interacts with the protagonist.
Jack Stilling Arc — Supporting character's contribution to the plot.
- Character Introduction — Listed as a principal supporting role.
- Narrative Role — Interacts with the protagonist.
Matthew Addison-Brown Arc — Supporting character's contribution to the plot.
- Character Introduction — Listed as a principal supporting role.
- Narrative Role — Interacts with the protagonist.
Hortense Filliard Arc — Supporting character's contribution to the plot.
- Character Introduction — Listed as a principal supporting role.
- Narrative Role — Interacts with the protagonist.
Title Motif — The central object or theme driving the narrative.
- Symbolic Meaning — Represents the core conflict or theme.
- Plot Function — Catalyzes character interactions.