The Better Way_
A lost film. Louis Perry is discharged from the penitentiary, having served his sentence. He immediately resumes relations with his evil companions. One day he happens to meet Lillian Garvey, a Salvation Army worker. One of his companions insults her and Louis resents it and incurs his enmity. Lillian is the only good woman he has known for years and he learns to love her. Her influence tempts him to abandon the life he is leading, and he attends the services and becomes converted. Just at this juncture Madeline Raymond, a woman of the underworld, who was his sweetheart before he was arrested, again comes into his life.
Starring
King Baggot, Mary Pickford, Owen Moore
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Better Way was released 115 years ago in 1911.
Overview
A lost film. Louis Perry is discharged from the penitentiary, having served his sentence. He immediately resumes relations with his evil companions. One day ...
CAST (3)
King Baggot
Louis Perry - a Reformed Crook
Mary Pickford
Lillian Garvey - a Salvation Army Lass
Owen Moore
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What is The Better Way about?
A lost film. Louis Perry is discharged from the penitentiary, having served his sentence. He immediately resumes relations with his evil companions. One day he happens to meet Lillian Garvey, a Salvation Army worker. One of his companions insults her and Louis resents it and incurs his enmity. Lillian is the only good woman he has known for years and he learns to love her. Her influence tempts him to abandon the life he is leading, and he attends the services and becomes converted. Just at this juncture Madeline Raymond, a woman of the underworld, who was his sweetheart before he was arrested, again comes into his life.
How long is The Better Way?
The Better Way has a runtime of 10 minutes (0h 10m).
Who stars in The Better Way?
The cast of The Better Way includes King Baggot, Mary Pickford, Owen Moore.