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The Scoffer

The Scoffer

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Status

Released

Release Date

Sep 1, 1920

Runtime

1h 10m

Genres

Drama

Original Title

The Scoffer

Production Companies

Mayflower Photoplay Company

Director

Allan Dwan

Description

Dr. Stannard Wayne -- like all "good" men of the times -- is a God-fearing soul. He marries the former mistress of his friend, Dr. Arthur Richards, without knowing her past. Richards, an abortionist, resumes his affair with the woman and runs off with her. But before he leaves, he frames Wayne for one of the illegal operations he has done, and the innocent man is sent to prison for five years. When he gets out, Wayne has become angry and cynical.