The Regeneration

Sep 13 1915 Passed 1h 12m
Biography, Crime, Drama

At 10 years old, Owen becomes a ragged orphan when his mother dies. Abusive next-door neighbors the Conways take him in, and by 17, Owen has learned that might is right. At 25, he's a career gangster: loitering, gambling and drinking in dens of iniquity. Marie Deering arrives in Owen's area, eager to empower the impoverished, gang-affiliated youth through education. Owen slowly but surely leaves his old life behind, choosing the narrow path- all the while falling in love with Marie. Skinny, who's taken over Owen's role in the gang, reappears to him, spelling trouble.

Plot

At 10 years old, Owens becomes a ragged orphan when his sainted mother dies. The Conways, who are next door neighbors, take Owen in, but the constant drinking by Jim soon puts Owen on the street. By 17, Owen learns that might is right. By 25, Owen is the leader of his own gang who spend most of their time gambling and drinking. But Marie comes into the gangster area of town and everything changes for Owen as he falls for Marie. But he cannot tell her so, so he comes to her settlement to find education and inspiration. But soon, his old way of life will rise to confront him again.

Written by

Owen Frawley Kildare, Raoul Walsh, Carl Harbaugh

Directed by

Raoul Walsh

Cast

Rockliffe Fellowes, Anna Q. Nilsson, William Sheer

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Fox Film Corporation

Languages

No Language

Awards

1 win

Scores
# of Votes
1,490
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA