The Devil's Needle (1916)
1916 · NR · 1h 6m · Drama
Genres: Drama
Renee is a French artist's model who uses morphine as an escape from the dull reality of her life. She recommends it to a neurotic artist because "it kindles the fires of genius." The artist quickly becomes addicted to the drug and the quality of his work begins to disintegrate.
Director: Chester Withey
Writers: Roy Somerville, Chester Withey
Cast
Norma Talmadge as Renee DuprezTully Marshall as John MinturnMarguerite Marsh as Patricia DevonF.A. Turner as Marshall DevonHoward Gaye as Sir Gordon GallowayJohn E. Brennan as FritzPaul Le Blanc as BuckMonte Blue as Bartender (uncredited)William Courtright as Old Farmer (uncredited)More like this
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