The Scoffer (1920)
Overview : 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.
Release Date : September 1, 1920
Runtime : 70m
Genre : Drama
Companies : Mayflower Photoplay Company
Countries : United States of America
Keywords : library of congress, abortionist